Apparel Designer

Job Title : Freelance Assistant Designer, Girls Wovens Location : New York, NY 10001 (Hybrid Job) Duration : 2 Months Contract Max Pay : $23.50/hr. Position Overview The Freelance Assistant Designer, Aéropostale supports the development and execution of seasonal apparel collections with a primary focus on Girls Wovens. This role partners closely with internal cross‑functional teams and external partners to ensure collaborative product aligns with brand standards, design vision, quality expectations, and seasonal timelines. The Freelance Designer plays a key role in day‑to‑day design development, technical execution, and coordination across multiple stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Research and identify trend directions relevant to the customer and analyze competitive and aspirational brands. Shop the market on a regular basis to stay up to date on current market trends. Create and maintain organized digital concept/mood boards and inspirational boards. Support the design team in creating and developing seasonal girl’s woven's collections. Create and update flat technical sketches through Illustrator and execute organized, accurate technical packages through PLM. Work closely with the CAD team to develop new and trend‑right print and pattern seasonally. Prepare and maintain development decks, line sheets, and presentation materials like CADs and CBS sheets. Maintain awareness of corporate calendar and help supervisor manage deadlines. Assist in approving strike‑offs, lab‑dips and other development materials. Assist in day‑to‑day responsibilities including filing/organizing, copying and updating development packages. Position Requirements Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 1-2 years of experience. Strong Illustrator sketching skills. Must demonstrate proficiency in CAD, Photoshop, & Illustrator. Must have ability to be flexible, multi‑task and shift priorities. Excellent organizational and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr