Palm & Isle | Part-time / Freelance

Palm & Isle is an emerging contemporary clothing brand currently developing its first collection.

We are looking for a freelance fashion professional to work closely with the founders during the early product-development stage. The role will primarily focus on helping us translate our creative direction into well-developed, commercially viable garments.

What you'll help with

- Develop and refine garment designs and silhouettes in collaboration with the founders
- Advise on suitable fabrics and blends for different garments
- Help establish sizing, measurements and fit standards
- Guide the practical process from design concept to sampling
- Review initial samples and provide feedback on fit, construction and finishing
- Provide guidance on fabric, sampling and manufacturing options as needed

What we're looking for

- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in apparel design and/or product development, preferably with contemporary, premium or emerging fashion brands
- Background in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Product Development or a related field
- Experience developing garments from concept through sampling
- Strong understanding of silhouettes, garment construction, fabrics, fit and sizing
- Ability to develop and refine designs,



not just execute existing designs
- Practical exposure to sampling and apparel production
- Strong design sensibility with a practical, commercial and wearable approach
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant apparel/product development work
- Own laptop/computer and reliable internet connection

A background from NIFT, Pearl Academy, NID, FAD or a similar institution is a plus, but practical experience and portfolio will be given greater importance. Freelance | Part time | Approximately 2 days/week

₹10,000/month

This is an initial engagement focused on the early product-development stage. As the brand and working relationship develop, the scope of the role may expand based on contribution, requirements and mutual fit, with opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation accordingly.

To apply

- CV / LinkedIn
- Portfolio
- Examples of apparel/product development work
- Availability

Location: Mumbai-based candidates only. The role will primarily be remote/freelance, with occasional in-person meetings in Mumbai for brainstorming, design discussions, sample reviews and other key stages of product development.

📌 Freelance Fashion & Product Development Consultant (Mumbai)
🏢 Palm u0026 Isle
📍 Mumbai