About this role
Key Responsibilities
- Design men's activewear collections, including joggers, open-bottom track pants, shorts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and knit tops.
- Develop vintage-inspired, retro athletic, and contemporary streetwear designs.
- Create original graphics, prints, colorways, CADs, and detailed tech packs.
- Research trends, fabrics, silhouettes, and seasonal color palettes.
- Work with licensed brands while maintaining brand identity and design standards.
- Collaborate with merchandising, production, and overseas factories.
- Review samples, fits, fabrications, and garment construction.
- Design commercially successful collections for mass-market and specialty retailers.
Qualifications
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- 3–5 years of professional men's apparel design experience, preferably in activewear or sportswear.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong graphic design and print development skills.
- Experience with licensed brands and branded apparel preferred.
- Knowledge of polyester knits, fleece, French terry, and performance fabrics.
- Experience creating CADs, tech packs, and production-ready designs.
- Understanding of mass-market retail, competitive pricing, and commercial trends.
- Ability to manage multiple collections and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone with a great eye for vintage athletic styling, bold graphics, innovative prints, and trend-right silhouettes who can take a design from concept through production.
Creativity, technical expertise, and an understanding of what sells at retail are essential.