Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Freelance Designer, Body role involves creating commercial fashion designs that align with brand strategy and contribute to seasonal product development focusing on style, fit, and fabric.
Responsibilities and impact
The designer will create and adapt brand-right designs, collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and product development teams, and deliver high-quality product designs with attention to detail and speed.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 3+ years of design experience in retail, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong communication and presentation skills, and a commercial fashion eye with attention to detail.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly rate commensurate with experience, as estimated by WorkGenius.
Job location and travel
The job is located in New York, NY, with a contract duration until 10/31/25.
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 commercial fashion design experience, focusing on your ability to create brand-right designs that align with business strategies and conceptual directions.
Emphasize your skills in product development, including your expertise in style, fit, fabric selection, and your agility in adapting designs based on feedback for flawless execution.
Apply through multiple channels such as the WorkGenius Group corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Freelance Designer, Body role.
Connect with designers, merchandisers, and product development professionals within WorkGenius Group on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent collections or asking about how the design team integrates trend analysis into their seasonal products.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'commercial designs,' 'product development,' 'trend analysis,' 'collaborative partner,' and 'attention to detail' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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