Freelance Woven & Jersey Designer

Job Description

Freelance Woven & Jersey Designer

We seek talented freelance designers specializing in woven and jersey to create trend-forward collections for contemporary markets.

Key Responsibilities

For Woven Designs:

• Craft commercial-ready woven garments including shirts, blouses and soft separates
• Develop technical CADs and comprehensive tech packs for sampling with our China production team
• Research emerging fabric innovations and silhouette trends in woven categories

For Jersey Designs:

• Design innovative circular knitwear pieces with understanding on of various circle knit fabrics, including single jersey, double jersey, piqué, rib, terry, and fleece.
• Create innovative designs across jerseywear categories such as tops, dresses, loungewear, athleisure, and layering pieces.
• Research current market trends and emerging technologies in jersey wear to ensure collections remain competitive and cutting-edge.
• Collaborate with merchandisers to source innovative and knitted fabrics, ensuring quality standards and cost-efficiency.
• Develop comprehensive tech packs with precise construction techniques specific to circle knit fabrics, overlock, flatlock, and coverstitch methods.
• Develop original graphics, prints embroidery ideas with the latest trends in application

Core Requirements:

• Proven experience in either woven or Jersey design with a portfolio showcasing your skills.
• Strong understanding of woven or jersey materials and design processes.
• A creative mindset with attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work on a freelance basis.

Please specify your primary specialization (woven/jersey) when applying.

Submit your portfolio + resume to lijie@sumec.com.cn with subject line “Freelance Designer Application – (Your Specialization)”.

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