Mid-Level Apparel Development Designer (Hybrid)

Cella • Full-time • Framingham • 6h ago

Location: Hybrid (2 days/week onsite in Framingham, MA 01701)Position Type & Duration: Full-time hours, ongoing W2 contractCompensation Range: $45 - $50 per hour (maximum)Cella is seeking a Junior Apparel Designer for an ongoing, full-time W2 contract role with our industry-leading retail client. In this position, you will work directly with senior design leads and cross-functional teams to research trends, create technical sketches, and shape upcoming seasonal lines. Responsibilities:Assist senior design leads in designing and developing ladies' sleepwear, loungewear, and fleece jacket lines.Produce detailed sketches, technical drawings, and mood boards using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to support quarterly product development.Research current fashion trends through market analysis, trade shows, and industry events to inform seasonal line directions.Participate in material, color, and trim selection; review and comment on lab-dips, handlooms, knit-downs, and strike-offs.Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external manufacturers to support sample creation, prototype development, and quality production.Help troubleshoot technical product development issues while maintaining organized documentation across multiple active projects.Qualifications:2+ years of professional experience in ladies' apparel design.Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent hands-on industry experience.High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with expert-level skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.Strong technical background in garment construction and pattern making.Solid understanding of apparel retail merchandising and market trends.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a collaborative, positive attitude.JOBID: 082026-144568#LI-CELLA#LI-AU2#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.PandoLogic. Keywords: Fashion Designer, Location: Framingham, MA - 01701