Apparel Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Design Execution
• Develop CADs and design concepts based on direction from the Senior Product Design Lead
• Execute seasonal design concepts across silhouettes, color, fabrications, and details
• Support development and refinement of seasonal assortments
• Affiliate with creating color palettes, prints, and key seasonal design elements
• Trend & Market Research
• Conduct ongoing trend research across athleisure, activewear, and lifestyle categories
• Support identification of competitors and relevant market trends
• Translate trend insights into actionable design concepts under leadership direction
• Collaboration & Development
• Partner closely with Product Development to ensure design intent is executed through sampling and production
• Affiliate with integration of trims, branding, labeling, and construction details early in the design process
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from leadership
• Product Execution & Alignment
• Ensure designs align with brand aesthetic, seasonal direction, and cost targets
• Maintain consistency across product categories and collections
• Affiliate with preparation of CADs and presentation materials for leadership review

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in apparel or activewear product design, preferably in athleisure, performance, or lifestyle brands
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and CAD development
• Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrications, trims, and end-to-end product development
• Strong design sensibility with ability to translate creative direction into commercially viable product
• Experience supporting seasonal design cycles from concept through production
• Strong awareness of trends, silhouettes, and consumer behavior in activewear
• Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment
• Strong communication and visual presentation skills