Product Design Freelancer

BDA•Woodinville, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

BDA is looking to connect with talented freelance creative designers who can jump in and support our team when rush projects, overflow work, or specialized creative needs come up. This is not a full-time or consistently scheduled role. Instead, we are building a network of trusted freelance partners who are open to taking on project-based work here and there, depending on client needs, timing, and availability. Some projects may come with a defined timeline, while others may move quickly or evolve as the work develops. This could be a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, moves quickly, and is comfortable jumping into creative projects that help bring brands to life through meaningful, thoughtful, and unexpected merchandise experiences.

Requirements

Comfortable with work that is not guaranteed or consistent
Open to being contacted when project needs arise
Can be clear about availability and turnaround times
Can jump into fast-moving work when timing aligns
Comfortable with projects that may vary in scope, timeline, and direction
Can work independently while staying collaborative, responsive, and organized
Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D files is a plus.
Experience in merchandise design, product design, graphic design, or retail creative
Apparel design, print production, packaging, promotional products, or hard goods
QSR, restaurant, entertainment, sports, lifestyle, retail, or consumer brand work
Collectibles, fan merchandise, limited-edition product drops, or promotional activations
Adobe Creative Suite and presentation design
Preparing production-ready files for vendors
3D product visualization or 3D file experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Stay aware of current trends, collectibles, retail merchandise, fan culture, and consumer product moments
Understand how to design for different audiences, brand voices, and customer experiences
Concept creative merchandise that feels fresh, intentional, and brand-right
Think big while still designing with the final product, production process, and business need in mind
Move quickly, juggle multiple creative priorities, and adapt as needs shift
Design across a variety of product categories, including apparel, hard goods, collectibles, packaging, displays, and promotional merchandise
Create visuals and presentations that help clients clearly understand and get excited about an idea
Prepare organized, production-ready files when needed
Researching and compiling trend boards that highlight emerging design, merchandise, collectible, and consumer trends relevant to the client, audience, and industry.
Developing fresh, compelling creative concepts that align with a client’s brand while bringing forward new ideas that can surprise, delight, and inspire purchase.
Concepting and designing custom products, promotional merchandise, apparel, hard goods, collectibles, packaging, seasonal or audience-specific product ideas.
Creating visually engaging, organized, client-ready concept decks that clearly communicate the idea, product story, design direction, and customer experience.
Preparing vendor-ready design files that meet production and decoration specifications, including file formats, color profiles, dielines, resolution, and production guidelines.
Maintaining organized design files, naming conventions, folder structures, and version control so internal teams and vendor partners can collaborate efficiently.
Presenting or helping communicate design concepts in a clear, thoughtful, and persuasive way, including explaining design decisions and incorporating feedback.