Fashion & Accessories Designer (Remote)

About the role

MAKRA Vertrieb is hiring a detail-oriented Fashion & Accessories Designer to work remotely. The designer develops clothing and handbag designs and prepares complete technical documentation (tech packs) for manufacturers, turning ideas, reference images or concepts into production-ready files.

Key responsibilities

• Create original clothing and handbag designs, concept sketches and detailed technical drawings, including front, back, side and internal views and close-ups of key features.
• Prepare complete tech packs with product sketches, material sheets, logo and label specifications, measurements and construction instructions.
• Assign a style name or reference number to each product and specify materials such as leather, PU, fabrics, linings and trims, including colours, finishes and placement.
• Create bills of materials covering zippers, buttons, buckles, straps, stitching and hardware.
• Prepare logo and label pages with dimensions, positioning, colours and application methods.
• Develop clothing measurement charts, size grading, fit instructions and tolerances, and handbag dimensions, strap lengths, compartments, pockets, closures and internal construction.
• Communicate with manufacturers, answer technical questions, review samples and update designs and tech packs based on feedback.

Required profile

• Proven experience in clothing and handbag design, including technical product development.
• Ability to create complete, accurate tech packs that manufacturers can follow.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, sizing, fit, materials and handbag construction.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage products from concept through sample approval.

Required skills

• Adobe Illustrator or equivalent design software for technical sketches and tech packs.
• Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for measurement charts, sizing specifications and bills of materials.
• Experience with CLO 3D, Browzwear VStitcher, Lectra Modaris or similar software for 3D garment development, patternmaking, grading and fit development is an advantage.

What we offer

• Incentive bonus.
• Leaves.

To apply, send your CV, portfolio and examples of complete tech packs (technical sketches, material sheets, logo and label specs, construction details and measurement pages), mention the design software you use, your availability and your expected salary or freelance rate.