We're partnering with a fast-growing, founder-led apparel brand to hire a Director of e-Commerce to lead their next phase of DTC growth. This is an exciting opportunity to shape digital strategy, elevate the customer experience, and make a big impact within a passionate, purpose-driven team in Austin.
Now Hiring: Business Development Representative
Our client, a growing Arizona-based apparel brand, is hiring a Business Development Representative to join their B2B Sales team. Based in Tempe, you’ll lead growth efforts in key markets, connecting with clients in sports, music, travel, and more. This is a great opportunity for a motivated inside sales professional to build lasting partnerships and be part of a collaborative, people-first team.
Now Hiring: Brand Designer
We're #hiring a Brand Designer to help bring story-driven campaigns to life across organic social channels like Instagram and Pinterest. If you have a strong eye for typography, layout, and illustration—and love designing for visual storytelling across platforms—this remote role could be a great fit! $75-115K DOE.
Now Hiring: VP of Marketing
We are hiring for an exciting VP of Marketing opportunity at a fast-growing DTC brand in the beauty/wellness space. This fully remote role oversees full-funnel acquisition and retention across channels like the brand’s website, Amazon, paid media, and organic social. Great opportunity to lead and scale the brand’s marketing efforts.
Ideal candidates have:
1+ year in current role
Hands-on META ad experience ($700K+ monthly spend)
Managed sites with 200K+ monthly users
Recent CPG/DTC experience selling a physical product under $300 MSRP (non-household name)
If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to connect.
Now Hiring: General Manager
Our client, a growing menswear brand, is looking for a General Manager to lead store operations, drive sales, and manage a high-performing retail team in Tulsa, OK. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills and retail management experience. Interested?
The Rise of Influencer-Led & Social Media Marketing
Today’s brands don’t just live in storefronts or websites. They exist in feeds, stories, and comment sections. Social media is where products are discovered, communities are built, and loyal customers are won. But making the most of these digital spaces takes the right people behind the scenes. Content strategy, creator partnerships, and community engagement can’t be left to chance.
That’s where specialized talent comes in. Influencer managers, for example, are key to building successful partnerships. It’s not just about finding someone with a following—it’s about negotiating contracts, tracking campaign ROI, and ensuring brand alignment. The right hire knows how to balance authenticity with results, and how to work seamlessly with creators who truly resonate with your audience.
Social Media Specialists are equally vital. They understand how to create content that clicks—literally and figuratively. They move quickly on trends while staying grounded in what the brand stands for. Whether it’s launching a TikTok challenge or refining a paid strategy, they’re shaping the digital identity of the brand day in and day out.
Community Managers are another major piece of the puzzle. Engagement doesn’t happen by accident. It takes a thoughtful, consistent approach to cultivate meaningful interactions and grow a loyal base. Great community professionals aren’t just posting—they’re listening, responding, and building spaces where people want to keep showing up.
At Emerging Blue, we understand how essential these roles are. We connect fashion, home, and beauty brands with digital talent who don’t just fill a role—they elevate it. Whether you're looking to grow your reach or deepen engagement, we’ll help you find the right social-savvy professionals to drive your brand forward.
Now Hiring: Senior Fashion Designer
We’re hiring a Senior Fashion Designer to join a fast-growing, Gen Z–driven fashion brand in Los Angeles. This hybrid role is perfect for a creative leader with sharp trend instincts and experience managing development from concept to final production. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love designing what's next in women’s streetwear, this may be the role for you.
Now Hiring: Design Director
We’re working with a well-known lifestyle brand to find a Design Director to lead their creative team. This role is perfect for someone with a strong visual point of view and experience bringing campaigns to life across print, digital, and performance marketing. Open to remote. $145-165K.
How to Find a Role in the Fashion Industry
Breaking into fashion can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting out. But the good news is, there’s no single path in. With a mix of strategy, consistency, and curiosity, finding your first (or next) role is within reach.
Start by bookmarking platforms like LinkedIn, Business of Fashion Careers, and Women’s Wear Daily. These sites regularly post openings across design, buying, PR, ecommerce, and more. Following your favorite brands directly on LinkedIn can also give you first dibs on new roles and insight into company culture.
Don’t underestimate the power of social. Follow fashion bloggers, stylists, and editors whose work you admire. These influencers often spotlight emerging brands and career opportunities you won’t find elsewhere.
Most importantly, connect with recruiters who specialize in fashion. Our team focuses on creative and corporate roles across fashion, home, and beauty—and we’re always looking to meet new talent.
Whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned pro looking to pivot, the right role is out there. When it comes to navigating the process, it helps to have someone in your corner. Connect with us today!
Now Hiring: Senior Trend Forecasting and Concept Designer
A fast-growing, Gen Z–focused fashion startup in LA is seeking a Senior Trend Forecasting & Concept Designer to drive cultural relevance and lead creative direction. This hybrid role is ideal for someone deeply tapped into emerging fashion, social media, and streetwear trends with a strong eye for what’s next.
Now Hiring for Atlanta Market!
We’re setting up a well-known lighting & decor showroom for Atlanta Market (July 9–15) and need two dependable, hands-on crew members to help bring the space to life. Full days, 9–6, downtown ATL. You’ll be moving furniture, hanging mirrors and art, assembling pieces, packing, and getting everything market-ready. Interested?
Summer Special: Discount Hiring in June
We know the summer season can be a tough time to grow your team—between vacations, shifting priorities, and bandwidth challenges. To make things a little easier, we’re running a Summer Special for any brand that opens a role with us in June.
If you’re planning to hire, we’d love to support you—with a little extra incentive to make the process smoother (and more cost-effective).
Let’s connect if you want to learn more!
Now Hiring: Senior Accessories Designer
Join our client’s legacy streetwear brand as a Senior Accessories Designer! You’ll work closely with Graphic Design, Sales, and Merch to lead multiple design areas and help drive the vision and execution of apparel lines from start to finish. 8+ years experience, NYC-based, $75–100K.
Now Hiring: Store Manager
Take the lead on a brand-new store opening at The Mills at Jersey Gardens. Our client, a Brooklyn-based streetwear brand, is looking for an experienced Store Manager to build and run the team—someone who brings strong leadership, operational know-how, and a deep connection to style and culture. $75-85K.
Now Hiring: Assistant Site Merchandiser
Our client, a leading home & lifestyle ecommerce brand, is hiring a Remote Assistant Site Merchandiser. This role involves hands-on product setup, pricing updates, and curating site visuals. They're looking for a self-starter with 1–3 years of ecommerce or retail experience and a strong eye for aesthetics. $65K–$70K
Freelancing vs. Full-Time: Which Fashion Career Path Is Right for You?
In fashion, career paths aren’t one-size-fits-all. As the industry continues to evolve, more professionals are exploring freelance opportunities alongside traditional full-time roles. Each path offers a different rhythm, and knowing which one suits your goals can make all the difference.
Freelance work offers freedom. Designers, marketers, and creatives who thrive on variety and independence often find contract roles energizing. Freelancers might juggle projects with multiple brands, build diverse portfolios, and work from anywhere. But it comes with trade-offs—less stability, inconsistent income, and the need to self-manage everything from taxes to client relationships.
Full-time roles, on the other hand, provide structure. These positions often include benefits, clear growth trajectories, and a consistent team environment. For those who want to immerse themselves in a single brand, go deep on strategy, and develop within an organization, full-time can offer more long-term investment.
There’s no right answer. Some creatives build hybrid careers, shifting between freelance and full-time based on life stage, interests, or economic shifts. Whichever route you take, the most important thing is aligning your career with how you want to work—and live.
At EB, we place both freelance and full-time talent across fashion, home, and beauty brands. If you’re weighing your options or exploring new directions, our team can help you find what fits!