Freelance Apparel Designer
Dolls KillFashion Retail company
Oakland, United StatesMid
Sequoia Capital
Maveron
Angel Capital Management
Ensemble VC
Industry Ventures
Blue Coast Capital
Design
About the role
TL;DR
Freelance Apparel Designer to create new styles from concept to tech pack.
- •The Freelance Apparel Designer supports Dolls Kill's product team in developing new styles across all categories, from concept through tech pack.
- •This is a flexible, project-based role suited to a designer who can work independently and design specifically for the DK customer.
- •Key Responsibilities Design new styles based on trend direction and brand aesthetic.
- •Sketch original designs by hand or digitally and translate concepts into clear, detailed design specs.
- •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 DK's aesthetic.
- •Build and maintain tech packs: measurements, construction details, callouts, colorways, and trims for factories/vendors.
- •Requirements Understanding of Dolls Kill's unique aesthetic and lifestyle.
- •Strong portfolio demonstrating range across silhouettes, prints, categories and trims.
- •College degree in Fashion Design required. 5-7 years industry experience in fashion design required.
- •Ability to sketch computerized vector flats in Adobe Illustrator.
- •Tech pack experience required.
Domain expertise
retail