Apparel Designer

Basics

Title: Apparel Designer
Location: Beaverton, OR
Schedule: Hybrid, 4 days onsite and remote on Fridays
Duration: 3 months
Hours: 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 1+ years of experience in apparel product design
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Illustrator
• Experience creating, updating, and maintaining apparel tech packs
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Miro, and Keynote
• Experience with 3D design tools such as CLO, Vizcom, or similar platforms
• Understanding of garment construction, fit, materials, trims, and color application
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills
• Portfolio showcasing apparel design work, including sketches, flats, and tech packs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in streetwear, lifestyle, sportswear, or fashion apparel
• Experience with 3D design tools such as CLO, Vizcom, or similar platforms
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Miro, and Keynote
• Experience working on men's and/or women's apparel collections

Key Responsibilities

• Create apparel designs across a variety of product classifications, from seasonal capsules to high-volume franchise products
• Develop detailed tech packs and product documentation for apparel programs
• Update existing product files and implement design revisions as directed by the design team
• Create CADs, flat sketches, and technical drawings to support product development
• Collaborate closely with design, technical development, product management, materials, and sourcing teams
• Support prototype reviews and fittings to ensure design intent is maintained throughout development
• Present design concepts and revisions to internal stakeholders
• Translate consumer insights and design direction into commercially viable apparel solutions
• Assist the broader apparel design team on additional projects as needed
• Ensure deliverables are completed within established product creation timelines

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.