Sportswear Apparel Designer

Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $66.60-74 Hourly up to $74.00/hr Start Date: Jul 20, 2026 Apparel Designer - Lifestyle & Sportswear (Contract) About the Opportunity We are seeking a talented Apparel Designer to support a seasonal product initiative within a global lifestyle and sportswear organization. This contract opportunity is ideal for a creative designer who can bring fresh perspectives, translate cultural and consumer insights into product concepts, and execute apparel designs from initial ideation through production. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cut-and-sew apparel design, understands lifestyle-driven sportswear, and has experience creating technical packages while collaborating with cross-functional partners including product development, materials, merchandising, and manufacturing teams. What You'll Do Develop innovative apparel concepts aligned with seasonal creative direction and consumer trends Design and refine lifestyle-focused apparel collections across categories including men's and women's apparel Create and maintain detailed technical packs (tech packs) to communicate design intent, construction details, measurements, and specifications to manufacturing partners Revise existing seasonal designs while introducing fresh creative ideas and new approaches Support the full product creation process from concept development through prototyping, refinement, and final execution Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, merchandising, materials, technical development, sourcing, and external partners Explore new materials, trims, silhouettes, graphics, and construction techniques to elevate product innovation Create compelling design presentations and communicate design rationale to internal stakeholders Maintain creative intent while balancing product timelines, operational requirements, and production considerations What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience in apparel design, specifically cut-and-sew apparel development Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, or related field, or equivalent professional experience Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design styles, categories, and lifestyle-focused sportswear work Experience designing apparel collections from concept through production Proven experience creating technical packages/tech packs and partnering with manufacturers Strong understanding of apparel construction, materials, trims, color, and fit Ability to sketch, illustrate, and communicate concepts through both analog and digital design methods Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and other digital design tools Strong presentation skills with the ability to explain creative concepts and design decisions Preferred Qualifications Experience designing lifestyle apparel for both men's and women's categories Background in sportswear, streetwear, fashion, or consumer lifestyle brands Experience with color and materials design Experience designing apparel graphics and accessories Knowledge of youth culture, sport culture, fashion trends, and emerging consumer communities Experience supporting collaborations, partnerships, or limited-edition collections Experience with 3D apparel design tools such as CLO 3D or similar platforms Portfolio Requirements Candidates must provide a portfolio showcasing: A broad range of apparel design work and creative styles Lifestyle-focused sportswear or fashion apparel Cut-and-sew garment design experience Material, color, and construction knowledge Product development examples from concept through execution Contract Details Contract length: Approximately 21 weeks Start date: ASAP Location: Local candidates preferred Collaborative role working alongside experienced apparel designers on seasonal product initiatives #LI-AJ1 #J-18808-Ljbffr Skill