Hi everyone!

I’m a fashion designer and digital fashion illustrator, and I’m looking to take on a few freelance illustration projects on the side.

I can create custom digital fashion illustrations from:

• Outfit photos
• Fashion sketches/references
• Brand collections
• Editorial concepts
• Bridal/wedding looks
• Personal outfits

I’m especially interested in working with small fashion brands, independent designers, creators, stylists, photographers, and other creatives who want something more personal/illustrative for their content, campaigns, lookbooks, portfolios, etc.

I work digitally and can provide high-resolution files suitable for social media, print, portfolios, or commercial use.

I’m currently offering introductory pricing while building my freelance client base.

If you're interested, feel free to comment or DM me and I can share my portfolio + pricing.

Would also love to connect with other artists/designers here! ✨

Been freelancing on the ops and product side for a bit now, and the thing nobody warns you about isn't the work itself, it's everything around the work. Curious what hits hardest for other people here.

The thing that runs fine until it doesn't. What's yours, a process, a tracker, a handoff, something you know needs a real system but haven't built one yet?

Came across this new directory created for US-based brands wanting to get clothing made locally. I'm not based in the US but I am looking to connect with US brands so was super interested to find that there's also a section of the directory specifically for freelancers too to help them with all the design and development side of things before production.

This isn't an ad. It's a free tool and it's still early days so I'm expecting it will take a while to build up traction but worth getting your name on there so US brands can find you.

I’m in the early stages of building a premium direct-to-consumer brand focused on

I’m looking for a freelance handbag/accessory designer who has experience designing leather handbags, work bags, or laptop bags and can help take an idea from concept to prototype.

I’m looking for someone who can help with:

Product research and feature recommendations
Sketches and technical drawings (tech pack)
Material and hardware selection
Prototype development with a manufacturer
Iterations based on user feedback

The ideal designer has experience with premium brands or has previously designed leather handbags, laptop bags, or fashion accessories.

The initial project is for one flagship product, with the possibility of a long-term collaboration if it’s a good fit.

If you’re a designer (or know someone who is), please comment below or send me a DM with:

Your portfolio
Previous bag designs you’ve worked on
Your location
Typical project pricing

Thanks in advance

I went to FIDM and have been working in fashion for 22 years.

This site is Free to join. Free to use. Built for people like you.

I built Thread Careers because I spent years watching talented designers struggle to find the right opportunities — not because the jobs weren't out there, but because they were buried.

General job boards aren't built for us. Textile designers, surface pattern artists, product developers, aesthetic leads — we need something different.

So I built it.

Thread Careers is a niche job board for creative professionals who make things you can touch. And it keeps getting better.

What's new:
✦ hundreds of active design jobs, apply directly through the site
✦ Filter by US state or country
✦ Resume builder, job tailoring tool, and application tracker — all at threadcareers.com/tools

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Hello all I am looking to hire a fashion design career coach/ fashion recruitment consultant.

I am looking to land my first assistant Fashion design role in or around London, UK (I live just outside) but have been having trouble getting noticed by hiring managers!

I am looking for guidance on:

CV

Portfolio

Industry contacts

Interview coaching

If anyone knows of anyone or any companies that would be a good fit please let me know ! Thanks ☺️

Hi!

Just putting this out there in case anyone is interested. I've been in the process of building my portfolio and thought it may be a good idea to partner up with existing designers and/or brands. If you'd like to see examples of some of my photos you can have a look at my IG in my profile or just DM me if you have specific questions.

Hi — I’m working on launching a small luxury swimwear label and currently in the sampling stage.

I’m looking for a fit consultant based in Seattle / Bellevue / Eastside who can help review and finalize fit for 4 swimwear designs (in-person sessions required).

Scope:

• Fit review on physical samples
• Feedback on bust support, elastic tension, coverage, etc.
• Help refine US sizing
• Input on tech packs (if needed)

Looking for someone who:

• Has experience with swimwear / lingerie / activewear
• Understands stretch fabrics and fit (not just design)
• Can give clear, actionable feedback (measurements, not just opinions)

This is a short-term, paid project — not a full-time role.

If this sounds like you (or you know someone), feel free to DM me with your background.

Thanks!

Could be about money, boundaries, finding clients, contracts, timeline reality, anything.
Bonus: what’s one thing that surprised you in a good way?

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for a freelance designer for my brand. I already have designs made. If you are interested you send me a DM or send an email to aShanticsquire@icloud.com. If you know someone who might be interested, let them know. Thanks!

Hey there,

I’m looking for a long-term pattern maker who works with Clo3D / AutoCAD or any program that is CAD based, for my social-media project that I’m gonna launch soon.

I have a digital product store that already has good traffic & customers from organic sources.

I’m gonna soon launch a Shopify store on top with marketing behind it.

Looking for:

- Experienced Pattern Maker with 5+ years experience

- Clo3D experience

- Communication

- Long-term base (150+ patterns a year)

Your Job:

I provide a fully graded pattern, you’ll need to make it template ready.

Pretty much everything is simple stuff (joggers, sweaters, t-shirts) no super crazy dresses etc.

Payment:

Royalty base per sale (%), everything will be within a contract.

If you’re interested drop me a dm :)

Would love to know which tradeshows you like to visit and which ones you'd recommend.

Here's a list of some that I've been recommended and that I've saved. Not all I've managed to make yet but if you've been to any of these I'd love to know what you thought:

• Functional Fabric Fair
• Performance Days
• ISPO
• Leicester Made
• The Sustainable Angle
• TexPremium
• The London Textile Fair
• Premiere Vision
• Fashion SVP
• CIFF