Senior Apparel Designer

Halfdays is hiring a sharp, creative, and detail‑obsessed Senior Apparel Designer to help build our next generation of outerwear, activewear, and trail‑to‑town essentials. The Senior Designer, reporting directly to our Design Director, will play a vital role on the team—concepting silhouettes, refining fit, and ensuring that every product hits the mark on performance, style, and the Halfdays vibe. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably in performance, activewear, or outerwear, a great eye for detail and a willingness to take on new challenges as they arise. Who you are Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end design process from sketch to final tech pack across woven tops / bottoms, fleece, outerwear and sweaters Develop seasonal concepts, color palettes, and silhouette direction in partnership with the Design Director Research trends, markets, and materials to bring fresh, innovative ideas into the line Create original designs that merge performance functionality with the Halfdays style point of view Collaborate with merchandising, product development, and tech design to ensure feasibility, fit, and brand alignment Design within cost, sourcing, and brand requirements Participate in fittings, proto reviews, and end‑user sessions to ensure real‑world performance Create detailed technical illustrations and comprehensive tech packs for factory handoff Oversee fabric selection, color approvals, and lab dips to ensure seasonal cohesion Support product storytelling and seasonal collection narratives Manage multiple design projects simultaneously to meet calendar deadlines Travel domestically and internationally to support development and production as needed Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in apparel design, ideally in performance, activewear, or outerwear Strong eye for proportion, color, and fabric—with a deep understanding of construction and function Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and digital sketching Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast‑paced, startup environment Organized, self‑motivated, and eager to learn Strong communicator with the ability to work cross‑functionally Bonus: experience designing for a range of body types or high‑sweat activities How we work In‑office in Denver with flexibility to work from home periodically. Collaborative, fast‑paced, and deeply cross‑functional. Covered Medical, Dental and Vision for employees Free Halfdays products for each season At Halfdays, we know that outdoor enthusiasts come from all different backgrounds, and we are here to support them by having a diverse team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr