SFD097 How to Become a Remote Fashion Freelancer

Guests on the SFD podcast tend to fall into one of three categories: They’re employed by a company in the industry, they work as a fashion freelancer, or they’ve launched their own brand. In this episode, you’ll hear from someone who has done all three! If you’re wondering how to become a remote fashion freelancer, this episode is for you.  In the interview (which you’ll love), we will cover: How Lily’s super specific degree helped her strong start in the industry What it was like designing collections for factories in Sri Lanka Her experience with the value of really knowing your niche and your customer The unique way she moved from working for a company to starting her brand How Lily managed to get her designs featured in major publications like Vogue--without hiring a PR company Why she decided to shut down a successful brand and become a remote fashion freelancer How she got started freelancing--and what she would do differently now What Lily says was a major factor in her freelance success How she stays busy despite not living in a major city What she’s learned about pricing, getting clients, and the tricky waters of navigating freelance projects And more! For the full show notes, including links to everything mentioned, head over to the Successful Fashion Designer website!