ANINE BING is seeking an RTW Freelance Fashion Designer for a mission-based engagement supporting ready-to-wear collection development, in coordination with our Paris-based design team.
This mission covers design contribution across our RTW offer, with a priority focus on flou and tailoring, for designers who bring a versatile, hands-on skillset and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a fashion design studio.
Mission Scope:
- Contribute to design and development across RTW categories, with a priority focus on flou and tailoring (jersey exposure a plus), aligned with agreed collection deliverables.
- Produce technical drawings and design packs on Illustrator, delivered per the agreed milestones.
- Contribute to silhouette refinement based on fitting feedback, incorporating revisions into technical drawings.
- Contribute to color, fabric and trim research to support collection deliverables.
- Ensure deliverables reflect brand design intent, for handoff to Product Development and Production.
Profile:
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a fashion design studio, ideally within a contemporary or premium ready-to-wear brand.
- Strong design skillset in flou and tailoring; jersey experience a plus.
- Expert-level command of Illustrator and Photoshop is mandatory, with solid technical drawing and garment construction knowledge.
- Autonomous and able to manage deliverables independently against a defined scope and timeline.
- Fluent English required; French professional proficiency preferred.
Mission Terms
- Independent contractor status (freelance / auto-entrepreneur or registered company); this is a service engagement, not an employment position.
- Substantial time commitment expected given the volume of deliverables across the collection cycle; scope, milestones and workload are defined with the Senior Designer, with day-to-day work organization managed by the contractor.
- Occasional on-site presence in Paris may be required for fittings; otherwise remote.
A portfolio is required to apply. Applications submitted without a portfolio cannot be considered.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a fashion design studio
- Strong design skills in flou and tailoring
- Expert-level command of Adobe Illustrator
- Expert-level command of Adobe Photoshop
- Solid technical drawing knowledge
- Solid garment construction knowledge
- Ability to work autonomously and manage deliverables against timelines
- Fluent English
- Professional French proficiency
- Portfolio
What We Do
ANINE BING Corporation is a fast growing fashion & commerce startup revolutionizing the way products are developed, produced, marketed, sold, and delivered to customers. The brand reaches customers across social platforms, eCommerce, branded brick-and-mortar stores, and major department stores. ANINE BING has a global presence, with 15 stores in 7 countries around the world. ANINE BING has 70+ employees across Sales, Production, Design, Graphics, and Customer Service located in Downtown Los Angeles. Key investors include Index Ventures founder Danny Rimer (Facebook, Dropbox, Net-A-Porter, Nasty Gal), Greycroft Partners founder Dana Settle (Maker Studios, Thrive Market, AwesomenessTV), and Felix Capital founder Frederic Court (Goop, Farfetch, Vitrue, Dailymotion).
