Sustainable Fashion Freelancer Directory

Find freelance sustainable fashion designers, product developers, consultants, and more to support your conscious fashion business.

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SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANTS

Mahdiyyah Muhammad

MAHDIYYAH

Mahdiyyah is a Textile Waste Operations Consultant, Upcycle Textile Artist, and Circular Fashion Instructor. She offers workshops which include upskilling in upcycle textile design, education about the historical effects of extractive textile systems on human and environmental health, and natural resource accessibility for regenerative design and lifestyles.

Her consulting services offer fashion brands a strategic plan in mitigating their textile waste, and operating procedures for continued success in their sustainable development goals.

Location: NYC or Remote

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Anjali Purohit

Anjali Purohit is a design consultant and designs commission-based projects that focus on sustainability, product development, sourcing and scaling ideas from concept to product. Anjali has been forging unique artisan partnerships in India, Nepal, and Peru for her ethical handmade productions since 2016.

Anjali is the founder & creative director of Studio Variously and has 20+ years of experience for design studios, fashion brands, and has exhibited collections in India, EU and the US in shows like Messe Frankfurt and Milan Fashion Week. She also led the art direction for Incredible India International Campaign at International Tourism Show in Berlin and more recently at ICFF & Shoppe Object in NYC for handwoven, hand knotted, and hand dyed textile products.

Location: Detroit, MI or Remote

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Pรญa Leiva

Pรญa Leiva is a Chilean designer with a Masterโ€™s degree in ESG Sustainability and over six years of experience in digital marketing and sustainable processes within the fashion and textile industry. She has worked extensively with both End to End and B2C companies, applying her expertise in e-commerce and sustainability to drive impactful business strategies.

As the founder and creative director of Munay Sisters, a sustainable design brand established in 2016, Pรญaโ€™s work is recognized globally, with mentions in Vogue Italia, Vogue Mexico, L'Officiel, ProChile, and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Munay Sisters focuses on creating timeless and circular clothing that prioritizes transparency, ethical labor practices, and the use of quality, recyclable materials. Pรญaโ€™s passion lies in fostering a responsible fashion value chain and leveraging digital platforms to promote sustainability, always aiming to put people and the planet first. She offers consulting in sustainability, branding, and digital strategy for fashion brands.

Location: Remote

 

Isabelle Saxton

Global Sustainable Network

Isabelle Saxton is a sustainability strategist, clothing designer, and founder of the Global Sustainable Network consultancy which focuses on integrating regenerative, circular, and sustainability strategies into fashion and textile brandsโ€™ and suppliersโ€™ operations as well as creative leadersโ€™ and celebritiesโ€™ lifestyles. Due to her education at the Rhode Island School of Design and Harvard University, Isabelle prioritizes collaboration and holistic systems thinking while blending design expertise with deep knowledge of corporate sustainability, innovation, and environmental policy. Isabelleโ€™s specialties include sustainability action planning, developing sustainability roadmaps, circular and regenerative design, and crafting GHG Protocol-compliant inventories and reduction plans.

 

Jennifer Barrios

Fashion Reframe

Jen brings 15+ years of experience in Apparel Product Creation, Innovation, and Marketing. Through her solo-consultancy, Fashion Reframe, Jen aims to help brands move toward circularity in fashion.

Her current projects focus on circular design and how we can build things differently.

Services include, but are not limited to, product portfolio analysis, creating a product brief, process planning and mapping, and exploring how to influence customer behavior through stories that resonate. Jen can do this through advisory sessions, workshop facilitation, or project management.

Location: Remote

 

 

SUSTAINABLE FASHION DESIGNERS

Katelyn Cunningham

Katelyn is a Swimwear, Coverup, and Activewear Designer with over 10 years of industry experience and a strong network of connections. She specializes in transforming your vision into reality through an array of services; including design direction, trend forecasting, detailed CAD creation, tech packing, and consulting services.

With a proven track record of developing best-selling styles for prominent brands and holding an MBA in Sustainable Fashion Management, Katelyn is dedicated to creating collections that not only look good but also align with sustainable practices. Contact Katelyn to collaborate and bring your unique collection to life!

Location: Central Florida or Global Remote

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Leah Cahill

Leah Cahill is  an innovative, sustainable clothing designer and Creative Director. With over two decades of experience at Blue Fish Clothing, as a Design Director, Leah has honed my expertise in clothing design and development, bringing more than ten collections to life annually. Her approach to sustainable fashion blends nostalgic elements with contemporary design, ensuring that both style and environmental responsibility are at the forefront.

Leah prioritizes sustainable practices throughout the design and production process, from fabric sourcing to garment dyeing. She is connected to a network of sustainable and ethical factories and fabric mills and has also worked in content creation, storytelling and brand development, along with production of photo shoots and fashion shows. Leah's work is grounded in a deep commitment to sustainability and the belief that fashion should positively impact our world and that we should have fun doing it!

Location: NYC Metro Area

 

Meredith Noles

Noles Studio

As the founder of Noles Studio, Meredith Noles brings expertise in crafting knitwear designs with a focus on sustainable, artisanal practices. A Parsons graduate, she has designed for top brands like Edun, Tory Burch, and La Ligne, and served as Head Designer at Laude, blending luxury trends with ethical supply chains to create heirloom pieces.

Noles virtually offers brands the following Design and Development Services:

  • Audit: Dive into brand identity and target audience alignment.

  • Concept Development: Establish direction with mood boards, stitches, and sketches.

  • Creative Design: Develop fully-fashioned knits using hand sketches and CADs, balancing costs and timeline.

  • Sourcing: Connect with mills for high-quality, sustainable yarns with a luxe feel.

  • Virtual Fittings: Manage fit feedback and technical aspects to optimize garment fit and minimize samples.

  • Technical: Create detailed, factory-ready tech packs.

  • Development Liaison: Oversee sampling, calendar management, and supplier communication.

  • Strategic Manufacturing: Select suppliers, balancing cost, quality, and logistics for optimal production.

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

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SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT DEVELOPERS

Rachel Meutzner

The Textilist

Rachel Meutzner is a Designer & Product Developer for conscious fashion brands, assisting in the development of print & pattern designs for sustainable textiles, as well as the product development process from initial design concept to product launch. In addition to creating seamless print and pattern designs, Rachel also specializes in developing technically accurate flat sketches and professional tech packs that translate designs into precise construction specifications to help simplify the production process and save time and materials during the sample development stage.

Services include: 

  • Custom Print & Pattern Design

  • Tech Pack Development 

  • Technical Flat Sketches

Location: Berlin or Global Remote

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Angie Ramos Mejia

Angie Ramos Mejia is a Fashion Designer & Consultant and Sustainable Fashion Advocate. With a strong foundation in luxury brand operations and quality control, Angie has dedicated her career to fashion. Over the past few years, Angie has worked as a consultant, helping brands elevate their style and standards.

Currently pursuing a masterโ€™s in Sustainable Fashion, Angie is passionate about guiding the industry toward responsible practices. Her focus is on innovation: exploring new technologies and materials that will shape a more conscious future in fashion. She is driven by the belief that style and sustainability can harmonize to create a lasting impact.

Location: Global Remote

 

Liat Gorodenzik

Poise Studios

Liat is a seasoned knitwear researcher and developer with a passion for natural fibers and sustainability. With five years of dedicated experience, Liat brings a thoughtful approach to craft, focusing on creating timeless pieces that resonate with both style and consciousness.

From the very beginning, Liat has been captivated by the beauty and versatility of natural fibers, diving deep into the world of knitting to explore her potential. Her journey has been marked by a commitment to sustainable practices, seeking out eco-friendly materials and production methods to minimize environmental impact. Driven by a desire to create knitwear that not only looks good but also feels good, Liat infuses each design with a sense of harmony and connection to the natural world. Their pieces are a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional craftsmanship combined with modern sensibilities.

Location: Global Remote

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Jacqueline Schumann

Jacqueline is a freelance denim designer who works with conscious brands. Her passion for changing the industry for the better drives her to find innovative solutions for denim. Her zone of genius: creativity and collaboration!

Jacqueline believes conscious fashion is not a trend, it's the direction the industry must go if we are to continue making more clothes. Denim is one of the most harmful apparel products to make due to many factors, but the most worn fabric in the world can be made better, with less water, little to no chemicals, high-integrity labor, and a circular plan for the product's end of life.

Jaqueline's skills & services are centered in product development with a specialization in denim:

  • Brand foundations & product ideation

  • Trend research

  • Line development & analysis

  • Denim wash processes & design

  • Innovative textile applications

  • CAD sketches

  • Tech packs

  • Sourcing (alternative & traditional โ€” best practices)

  • Production management

Location: Global Remote

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Mari Medina

April Knit Studio

At April Knit Studio, we design thoughtful and timeless knit pieces by offering expertise in sourcing, craftsmanship, and building lasting relationships with global manufacturers.

Our holistic approach is tailored to fit your brand's identity and goals. We start by understanding your brand and audience, guiding you whether you're launching or expanding into knitwear.

  • Concept Development: From mood boards to sketches.

  • Sourcing: We connect you with mills worldwide to source sustainable, 100% natural yarns.

  • Technical Expertise: We create tech packs, manage fittings, and ensure meticulous detail.

  • Seamless Development: As your liaison, we handle communication between mills and suppliers for a smooth process.

  • Strategic Manufacturing: We help select the ideal supplier based on your specifications and budget, focusing on quality and long-term partnerships for future development.

Location: Nashville, TN

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MARKETING & BRANDING

Valentina Leรณn

Notes Studio

The Founder of Notes Studio, Valentina, is a seasoned fashion communicator helping conscious brands tell their stories and grow through sustainable marketing strategies.

With over 10 years of experience, she studied Fashion & Lifestyle Journalism in London and worked for the likes of Net-A-Porter โ€“ later joined by a team of creatives catering to independent labels at the crossroads of fashion, lifestyle, design, and sustainability.

Notes Studiosโ€™ services are tailored to fit small and larger brands:

Concept & Branding. Solid and exciting branding sets the foundation for your brandโ€™s universe and pulls the audience in.

Copywriting. A narrative crafted with care to tell your unique story and give your brand a voice.

Social & Newsletter Strategy. Elevated campaigns that spark curiosity and convert, harnessed on authentic values.

Website Design. Entirely custom from scratch or Shopify/Squarespace integrated.

Paid Media Strategy. Made-to-measure strategies to reach the right audience, engage and covert.

Location: Global Remote

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Morgane Nyfeler

Almatia Consulting

Morgane is a freelance writer and consultant with 8 years of experience in the sustainable fashion industry, writing features for Vogue Business, Luxury Tribune, Dazed & Confused and content for brands such as Swarovski, Ninety Percent and UGG as well as organisation Textile Exchange.

With her new consulting agency Almatia, Morgane is helping businesses grow sustainably and enhance their brand's communications to improve customer loyalty and create meaningful connections with their audience. She offers copywriting services, from blog posts to press releases and social media, as well as leadership advisory and industry insights. She has a MA in Fashion Journalism and undertook a short course in Sustainability Leadership from Cambridge last year.

Location: Remote

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Dori Toth-Piukovics

With nearly 4.5 billion email users worldwide, email marketing is far from dead: this marketing channel should account for 30-40% of your revenue, and Dori is here to make that a reality.

Dori is an email marketing manager who works with ethical and sustainable brands to build genuine connections with their fan base and drive conversions through strategic automations and timely campaigns. She is an avid Klaviyo fan, but is equally comfortable with other email marketing platforms. If you want to boost your email marketing, reach out and see how she can help your business thrive.

Location: Remote

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