Assistant Fashion Designer (Freelance or Part-Time)

Assistant Fashion Designer (Freelance or Part-Time)
Location: Austin, Texas Experience: 1 4 Years

Assistant Fashion Designer
CDSG is a Texas-based design, sourcing, and product development woman owned company serving leading national retailers and growing lifestyle brands.

CDSG is looking for a motivated and creative Fashion Design Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. This remote position supports the design and development of women's, men's, and youth apparel collections.
This opportunity is ideal for a recent college graduate with a degree in Fashion Design or a related field who is looking to gain hands-on experience in the fashion industry while working from a home office.

Responsibilities
* Assist with design development for Women’s, Mens and juniors/young contemporary apparel, and children’s apparel collections
* Create CADs, technical sketches, and fashion presentations materials using Adobe Illustrator
* Develop and update tech packs and product specifications
* Research fashion trends, fabrics, colors, market analysis, and competitive shopping
* Assist with fabric, trim, color, and product development
* Organize design files, samples, and project information
* Support sample management, development tracking, and fit preparation
* Prepare design boards, line sheets, and customer presentations
* Organize and maintain design files and seasonal development materials
* Communicate with vendors, factories, and internal team members as needed
* Assist with special projects across both private-label and branded businesses

Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, or a related field. 1 4 years of design experience
* Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
* Experience creating CADs and technical sketches.
* Knowledge of Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Familiarity with Google Workspace applications.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
* Passion for fashion and attention to detail.

Schedule & Location
* 20- 30 hrs per week - Freelance - Contract / Part-Time
* Work Location - In Office & Remote

Compensation
* Competitive hourly rate based on experience
* $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and portfolio (if available) for consideration.
CDSG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.
* Resume or professional profile
* Portfolio of relevant fashion design works / CADS