Fashion Designer (Activewear)

Part-Time Fashion Designer (Activewear) Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, has partnered with a fast-growing U.S.-based DTC fashion and apparel brand. We are looking for a Part-Time Fashion Designer (Activewear) to support the design and development of activewear products for the U.S. market. This is a hands-on technical and creative role for a designer with direct, practical experience developing apparel for established fashion retailers, apparel brands, or large-scale consumer brands. What You'll Do Design and develop activewear apparel from concept through production. Apply strong knowledge of fabric types, textile performance, garment construction, and apparel manufacturing. Work with fit blocks, mannequins, and fit models during product development and fit sessions. Conduct wear trials and fit evaluations across different body types and sizes. Perform competitor product analysis and market research to identify product opportunities and trends. Monitor fashion, activewear, e-commerce, and social commerce trends, including TikTok Shop. Coordinate samples and collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and production partners. Support product launches and provide design input for live product presentations and social commerce initiatives. Work collaboratively with the internal team to refine products based on fit, functionality, customer needs, and market trends. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field preferred. 2+ years of hands-on apparel design and product development experience, with activewear, athleisure, performance apparel, or similar categories strongly preferred. Direct experience designing and developing apparel for established fashion retailers, apparel brands, department stores, specialty retailers, or large-scale consumer brands. Strong technical understanding of fabrics, fit blocks, garment construction, grading, sizing, and product development. Experience participating in fit sessions, wear trials, and product evaluations. Ability to translate concepts into commercially viable apparel products. Strong understanding of the apparel product development lifecycle from concept through production. Knowledge of e-commerce, social commerce, and fashion trends is a plus. Freelance, contract, or consulting experience is welcome. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Portfolio showcasing relevant apparel design and technical development work is required. Work Arrangement Part-time, up to 20 hours per week Flexible schedule based on project and business needs Application Requirement To be considered for this role, candidates must submit both a Resume and a Digital Portfolio (PDF or Website link) showcasing technical tech packs and activewear designs. Applicants must reside in and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sperton Global AS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Sperton Global AS