Freelance Fashion Designer

1. Job Title : Freelance Fashion Designer

2. Job Summary

A professional who designs and assists with the production of clothing, shoes, and accessories, identifies trends, and selects styles, fabrics, colors, prints and trims for a collection. Fashion designers either design haute couture or ready-to-wear clothing.

3. Responsibilities:

- Manages and designs process from conception through to final styling
- Performing market research to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques, and seeking design inspiration
- Collaborates with team members to select seasonal themes, make edits to line, and come up with new concepts
- Ensures product is in agreement with business strategy
- Selects fabrics and trims
- Creates production sketches for development packages
- Collaborates with technical designer to ensure development packages are precise
- Review products for style and fit during presentation
- Presents story, mood, color boards, and samples to buyers
- Works with Marketing Specialists to ensure the products are marketed correctly to their target market

4. Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in design or fine arts, or college degree in fashion design or related field
- 5+ years design experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator
- Capable of doing sketches by hand
- Excellent design and conceptual skills
- Excellent sense of style and color
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines

5. Physical Requirements
- Positive attitude and team player
- Punctual and professional in all interactions with clients and team members

6. Working conditions
- Should be available to travel for research and product development
- Typically work 40 hours a week, though may work more hours than that to manage the role they have to perform
- They will work with a team of Designers and Engineers to produce fashion items throughout the year

7. Salary and Benefits:
**Salary**: You will determine your own rates based on your skills, experience, and the scope of the project. It's common for freelancers to discuss compensation with the clients and negotiate a rate that is fair for both parties. However, it's important for you to do your research and ensure that your rates are competitive within the industry and reflect the value of your work.

**Benefits**:

- Autonomy: You have the freedom to choose your own clients, projects, and rates. You can take on work that aligns with your skills and interests and has more control over the direction of your career.
- Variety: You have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and collaborate with clients from different industries and backgrounds. This variety keeps the work interesting and challenging.
- Higher Earning Potential: You will have the ability to earn more than traditional employees due to your specialized skills and ability to work with multiple clients simultaneously.
- Skill Development: You will be required to take on new projects and tasks that challenge you to develop new skills and knowledge. This continuous learning helps you stay competitive in their field and keep up with emerging trends and technologies.
- Tax Benefits: You may be able to deduct certain business expenses from your taxes, such as home office expenses, travel expenses, and equipment costs.

8. Company Overview: A brief description of the company, including its mission and values.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 25 per week

**Salary**: $1,490.00 - $7,452.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexible hours
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in FAIRFIELD, QLD 4103