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
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
Pía Leiva
Pía Leiva is a Chilean designer with a Master’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, Pía’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. Pía’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
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: Los Angeles or Global Remote
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
Sara Wynn
Sara Wynn is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in Textile Design and an interest in patterns and wovens for the home. After working as a designer in New York City, she moved to Paris, France where she completed her Master's Degree in Global Communications in Fashion from The American University of Paris. She now focuses on sustainability and ethics advocacy within the textile industry and has her own weaving and fine arts practice.
Her professional journey over the past couple years has been diverse — from working with talented textile designers in New York City to sustainable fashion consultants in Paris.
Because of her past educational and professional experiences, she offers multifaceted services to any person or business, including:
Textile design collections (both print & pattern and woven products)
Communication and social media marketing in fashion and educational spaces
Sustainability consulting for fashion brands
Embroidery, weaving, or mending workshops
Location: Paris or Global Remote
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
SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE DESIGNERS
Giselle Carrillo
GC Textile Studios
Giselle Carrillo is a textile artist and wardrobe stylist with over a decade of experience in commercial, e-commerce, and editorial work for brands like Hoka, BMW, and Sony Studios. She specializes in revamping wardrobe pieces through custom dye services and collaborates with independent designers to create unique fabric designs or source vintage textiles. With a deep commitment to sustainable practices, she brings expertise in dyeing, airbrushing, and hand-detail techniques, allowing her to blend traditional artistry with contemporary design.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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
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 master’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
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 — best practices)
Production management
Location: Global Remote
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
MARKETING & BRANDING
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
TRANSLATORS
Andrea Turnquist
Dark Thorn Translations
Andrea is a French to English translator, proofreader, and freelance project manager with a specialization in international development, sustainability, fashion, beauty, and business, and marketing texts.
She has an M.A. in Translation Studies, and 10+ years experience in the language industry as a project manager, vendor manager, and linguist.