Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Freelance Technical Designer for Swim + Coverups is responsible for executing the technical design process to ensure garment fit and quality meet standards, impacting product development.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves analyzing garments for fit, developing technical specifications, communicating with vendors for approvals and corrections, and ensuring prototype integrity while monitoring quality and cost.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly rate commensurate with experience, as estimated by WorkGenius, with no additional benefits specified.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in Fashion or equivalent experience, 5+ years in technical design, plus size experience, and skills in technical design, fit specifications, garment evaluation, and vendor communication.
Company information
WorkGenius Group is a recruiting firm facilitating this freelance technical design role in the fashion apparel industry.
Team overview
Typically reports to a Technical Services Manager and directs Assistant or Associate Technical Designers.
Job location and travel
The job is located in New York, NY, with a freelance duration until 10/4/25.
Unique job features
The role focuses on plus size swim and coverup technical design, emphasizing prototype integrity and vendor collaboration.
Company overview
WorkGenius Group is a technology-driven staffing platform that connects businesses with freelance professionals for project-based work, leveraging proprietary AI to match talent with client needs efficiently. The company generates revenue by charging clients for access to its curated talent pool and project management services, while also offering compliance and payroll solutions for freelance engagements. Founded in Germany and now operating internationally, WorkGenius has expanded through acquisitions such as JBC and Genuent, strengthening its presence in the US market. The company emphasizes transparency, scalability, and legal compliance in freelance hiring, making it a notable player in the evolving gig economy landscape. Candidates should be aware of its rapid growth, tech-centric approach, and commitment to reshaping flexible work.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 5+ years of technical design experience, emphasizing expertise in swimwear and coverups, especially plus size garments, to align with WorkGenius Group's requirements.
Focus on showcasing your ability to execute the technical design process from development to final fit, including skills in garment evaluation, fit specifications, and communicating technical details to vendors and factories.
Apply through multiple channels such as WorkGenius Group's corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and reputable fashion industry job boards to maximize your application exposure.
Connect with current Technical Services Managers and team members in the Swim + Coverups division at WorkGenius Group on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent swimwear trends or asking about their approach to maintaining prototype integrity during production.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'technical design,' 'fit specifications,' 'garment evaluation,' 'vendor communication,' and 'plus size clothing' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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