Freelance Fashion Designer

An individual who creates original clothing, accessories, and footwear, sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and give instructions on how to make the products they design.

• 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.

• •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

• 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.