Fashion Designer / Illustrator for Ongoing Flats (Dark Romantic Aesthetic) - Contract to Hire

I’m looking for a fashion designer or illustrator to create black & white flats for an established women’s fashion brand with a dark romantic / gothic-feminine aesthetic. This is intended to be an ongoing, milestone-based collaboration. We’ll begin with a paid test, and selected designers’ work will move directly into sample production and upcoming photoshoots. Our upcoming shoot window is March–April, so test design and initial designs should align with Spring / early Summer (layerable, transitional, warming-weather friendly). Initial Paid Test (Required) $40 per outfit 3 coordinated pieces per outfit Typically: top + bottom + overlay (cardigan, jacket, or light coat depending on season) If the outfit centers on a dress, design: the dress + 2 layering pieces (e.g. cardigan, jacket/coat) The primary look should suit the season; any outer layer can be designed as a complementary piece for cooler weather or transitional styling. Black & white flats only (no color rendering required) Ongoing Work (After Test) ~2 outfits per milestone $80 per milestone Long-term volume may increase over time I will provide: Fabric swatch images (often from fabrics already in stock) Fabric details and intended use Seasonality context Light constraints (what’s selling / what we want to emphasize) You’ll have creative freedom within a clear brand aesthetic. I’m especially interested in adaptability and variety, not rigid repetition. What to Submit Your portfolio 1–2 examples where you adapted your designs to a specific brand aesthetic (fashion or adjacent fields are fine) Designers whose portfolios naturally align with our aesthetic will be prioritized, but adaptability matters more than an exact visual match. Notes No unpaid work Clear milestones, fast feedback Budget is set higher to support an ongoing collaboration, but work is paid per milestone US-based designers preferred for ease of collaboration, but international designers are welcome If the collaboration is a fit, this can grow into ongoing or expanded work. Looking forward to working with a designer who enjoys operating within a strong visual identity while bringing fresh ideas to each collection. Apply tot his job