Designer- Men's and Women's Apparel

Job Description

Position Overview

The Designer will play a key role in developing and expanding the brand’s men’s and women’s apparel collections across athleisure, activewear, and lifestyle categories. This position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to translate creative vision into commercially viable products. The role requires a balance of creativity, technical skill, and market awareness to support the brand’s growth and evolution.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal collections across athleisure, activewear, and lifestyle categories for both men and women, ensuring alignment with brand direction.
• Research trends, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, and market opportunities to inform seasonal design concepts.
• Create mood boards, concept presentations, sketches, CADs, and detailed technical packages to communicate design intent.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, and Production teams to bring designs from concept through final product.
• Participate in fittings, review samples, and provide feedback on fit, construction, fabrication, and design details.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in fabrics, functionality, silhouettes, and product offerings while maintaining brand consistency.

Required Experience/Skills

• 2–7 years of apparel design experience, ideally within activewear, athleisure, or contemporary fashion.
• Strong design sensibility with an understanding of both creative trends and commercial product development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant design tools.
• Experience creating CADs, tech packs, and detailed design specifications.
• Solid knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, fit, and product development processes.
• Ability to design across multiple product categories and adapt to an evolving brand aesthetic.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience working with both men’s and women’s apparel collections.
• Familiarity with sustainable materials and innovative fabric technologies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across creative and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet seasonal deadlines.
• Passion for fashion, activewear, and lifestyle design with a forward-thinking approach.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
• Coursework or training in apparel construction and technical design preferred.
• Continued education or certifications in design software or trend forecasting a plus.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative range and technical proficiency.
• Understanding of market positioning and consumer trends in fashion and activewear.