Toptal: Junior Apparel Product Designer | Remote

<img src="https://we-work-remotely.imgix.net/logos/0171/6024/logo.gif?ixlib=rails-4.0.0&w=50&h=50&dpr=2&fit=fill&auto=compress" /> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> Remote <br /><strong>URL:</strong> <a href="https://www.toptal.com/">https://www.toptal.com/</a> </p> <h2>About the Role</h2> <p>We're looking for a Junior Apparel Product Designer to support Designers and Senior Designers across multiple product categories, helping bring seasonal concepts to life from initial idea through final product. You'll get hands-on exposure to the full design process — sketches, fittings, materials, and presentations — while building the technical and creative foundation to grow into a stronger designer. If you're early in your career and want real involvement in how products actually get made, not just observing from the sidelines, this is built for that.</p> <h2>What You'll Do</h2> <ul> <li> <p>Partner closely with Designers and Senior Designers across multiple product types, from initial idea through final product</p> </li> <li> <p>Create and maintain sketches, CADs, line sheets, and presentation materials that communicate design intent, construction, materials, and functionality</p> </li> <li> <p>Participate in fittings, design reviews, and cross-functional meetings — capturing feedback, tracking updates, and keeping product information organized</p> </li> <li> <p>Collaborate with Development, Technical Design, and Materials teams to support strong, thoughtful product execution</p> </li> <li> <p>Maintain and update seasonal narratives and product storytelling documentation</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute research and inspiration to inform the design process</p> </li> <li> <p>Prepare files, mockups, prototypes, and assortment organization for milestone moments and presentations</p> </li> <li> <p>Build hands-on understanding of materials, trims, fabrications, and construction methods</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to a collaborative team environment while growing your creative voice, technical skills, and design confidence</p> </li> </ul> <h2>What You Bring</h2> <ul> <li> <p>0–2 years of industry experience, including internships and placements</p> </li> <li> <p>BA, BFA, or BS in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Apparel Design, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience</p> </li> <li> <p>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong interest in textiles, materials, and apparel design</p> </li> <li> <p>Foundational design skills supporting garments or products that are aesthetically compelling, functional, and commercially viable</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to support mock-ups, tech sketch updates, and detailed note-taking during fittings</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas visually and verbally and incorporate feedback</p> </li> <li> <p>Curious, detail-oriented mindset around how materials and construction come together in a finished product</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Nice to Have</h2> <ul> <li> <p>Category-specific experience (e.g., knitwear, accessories, outerwear, footwear) relevant to the engagement</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Why This Role</h2> <ul> <li> <p>Full-process exposure: Support the complete seasonal design cycle across multiple product categories, not a single narrow task</p> </li> <li> <p>Hands-on collaboration: Work directly alongside Designers, Development, Technical Design, and Materials partners</p> </li> <li> <p>Real skill-building: Strong exposure to fittings, product storytelling, presentation prep, and material exploration</p> </li> <li> <p>Career runway: A genuine growth path for designers early in their career</p> </li> <li>Hourly rate: <span>$25-$30/hr&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <h2>How to Apply</h2> <p>Ready to bring your design eye to a hands-on seasonal design process? Apply through Toptal here: https://www.toptal.com/talent/apply</p> <p><strong>To apply:</strong> <a href="https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-junior-apparel-product-designer-remote">https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-junior-apparel-product-designer-remote</a></p>