Posted Oct 23, 2026

Freelance Apparel Designer

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Job Description: • Develop new styles across ready-to-wear, intimates, outerwear, and other categories from concept through tech pack • Design new styles based on trend direction and brand aesthetic • Sketch original designs by hand or digitally using Illustrator/Procreate • Translate concepts into clear, detailed design specifications • Research trends across alternative fashion, festival wear, rave, goth, punk, and subculture-adjacent spaces • Select fabrics, trims, prints, and washes appropriate to cost targets and Dolls Kill’s aesthetic • Build and maintain tech packs containing measurements, construction details, callouts, colorways, and trims for factories/vendors • Support Dolls Kill’s product team in developing new styles specifically for the DK customer Requirements: • Understanding of Dolls Kill’s unique aesthetic and lifestyle • Strong portfolio demonstrating range across silhouettes, prints, categories, and trims; alternative/subculture focus is a bonus • College degree in Fashion Design required • 5–7 years of industry experience in fashion design required, including apparel, footwear, and/or bags/accessories • Ability to sketch computerized vector flats in Adobe Illustrator • Hand-sketching ability is a strong plus • Tech pack experience required • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines within a freelance/contract structure Benefits: