Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Apparel Designer

Compensation Range: $1,500 USD / Monthly

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the client’s US business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday, EST) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian and US companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: Our client is an established and rapidly growing apparel business with over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry. The company specializes in designing and developing trend-driven clothing and lifestyle products for some of the largest retail businesses in the United States.

With extensive industry experience, established retail partnerships, and a strong focus on product development, the business continues to expand its collections and brand portfolio.

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced, creative, and technically skilled Apparel Designer to join the team and contribute to the development of its growing product range as the company enters its next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and develop apparel collections for Baby Phat, Paul Frank, and other company brands.
• Create complete, factory-ready tech packs independently, including detailed specifications, measurements, construction details, trims, fabrics, colors, artwork placement, and finishing requirements.
• Develop accurate technical flat sketches and CAD presentations using Adobe Illustrator.
• Create detailed size specifications, measurement charts, and grading instructions.
• Review samples, fittings, and production details to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Communicate technical corrections and revisions directly with overseas factories.
• Research current fashion trends, fabrics, silhouettes, prints, and graphics.
• Develop new concepts and designs appropriate for major national retail chains.
• Create colorways, print layouts, graphic placements, and presentation boards.
• Work closely with merchandising, sales, and production teams to bring collections from initial concept through final production.
• Manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of professional apparel design experience required.
• Strong experience creating and developing complete, production-ready tech packs specifically for the US junior apparel market, with an understanding of its target audience, sizing, fit, and fashion trends  is essential.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, trims, measurements, and fit.
• Ability to create professional CADs, technical flats, and detailed specification sheets.
• Experience communicating directly with overseas factories and reviewing production samples.
• Understanding of apparel manufacturing and production processes.
• Strong knowledge of current fashion trends and commercial retail design.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Previous experience designing for major retailers, licensed brands, or private-label apparel is highly desirable.
• Experience with women's sportswear, casualwear, fleece, knits, and graphic apparel is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work with iconic licensed brands including Baby Phat and Paul Frank.
• Be part of a rapidly expanding apparel business with established national retail distribution.
• See your designs go from initial concept to finished products sold at major retail chains.
• Work directly with an experienced team with over 30 years of industry expertise.
• Have meaningful creative involvement and responsibility in developing new collections.
• Join a company where creativity, technical skills, and the ability to get things done are valued.
  
  

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)