About the role
Headquarters: Remote
URL: https://www.toptal.com/
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
Partner closely with Designers and Senior Designers across multiple product types, from initial idea through final product
Create and maintain sketches, CADs, line sheets, and presentation materials that communicate design intent, construction, materials, and functionality
Participate in fittings, design reviews, and cross-functional meetings — capturing feedback, tracking updates, and keeping product information organized
Collaborate with Development, Technical Design, and Materials teams to support strong, thoughtful product execution
Maintain and update seasonal narratives and product storytelling documentation
Contribute research and inspiration to inform the design process
Prepare files, mockups, prototypes, and assortment organization for milestone moments and presentations
Build hands-on understanding of materials, trims, fabrications, and construction methods
Contribute to a collaborative team environment while growing your creative voice, technical skills, and design confidence
What You Bring
0–2 years of industry experience, including internships and placements
BA, BFA, or BS in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Apparel Design, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Strong interest in textiles, materials, and apparel design
Foundational design skills supporting garments or products that are aesthetically compelling, functional, and commercially viable
Ability to support mock-ups, tech sketch updates, and detailed note-taking during fittings
Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas visually and verbally and incorporate feedback
Curious, detail-oriented mindset around how materials and construction come together in a finished product
Nice to Have
Category-specific experience (e.g., knitwear, accessories, outerwear, footwear) relevant to the engagement
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools
Why This Role
Full-process exposure: Support the complete seasonal design cycle across multiple product categories, not a single narrow task
Hands-on collaboration: Work directly alongside Designers, Development, Technical Design, and Materials partners
Real skill-building: Strong exposure to fittings, product storytelling, presentation prep, and material exploration
Career runway: A genuine growth path for designers early in their career
Hourly rate: $25-$30/hr
How to Apply
Ready to bring your design eye to a hands-on seasonal design process? Apply through Toptal here: https://www.toptal.com/talent/apply
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-junior-apparel-product-designer-remote