Mens Activewear Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the apparel design and development process from concept through production for assigned categories

• Research competitive brands, retailers, and market trends to identify seasonal product opportunities

• Develop seasonal inspiration boards, color palettes, and concept presentations aligned with brand strategy

• Create garment sketches and detailed technical CAD drawings in Adobe Illustrator

• Select fabrics, trims, and components developing new fabrics as needed

• Build complete, accurate tech packs covering sketches, measurements, construction details, colorways, materials, artwork, and labeling

• Submit development packages to overseas factories; track samples and respond promptly to factory questions

• Review incoming samples against approved standards; evaluate fit, construction, materials, and color

• Participate in fit sessions with the Tech Team and document clear, actionable revisions for the Production Team and factories

• Prepare seasonal sell-in presentations and organize samples for customer meetings

• Participate in customer meetings presenting the line

• Capture customer feedback and incorporate it into the product development

• Review and approve production submissions along with the Design Assistant- lab dips, bulk fabric, trims, artwork, labeling, and hangtags – to ensure execution matches approved design intent

• Maintain development trackers, calendars, fabric libraries, color standards, and trim archives; proactively communicate risks and delays

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in activewear design

• Strong understanding of apparel construction, garment fit, materials, trims, and print development

• Experience working directly with factories, and overseas vendors

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel; PowerPoint and PDF presentation skills

• Strong CAD skills with the ability to execute detailed technical drawings and create development packages from concept to production handoff

• Ability to create and modify colorways, technical sketches, print layouts, and pattern artwork for development and production

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple styles, categories, and seasonal calendars simultaneously

• Understanding of garment construction, fit evaluation, and production approval workflows