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Halfdays is hiring: Apparel Designer in Denver

Halfdays, Denver, CO, US, 80285

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$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

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Halfdays is hiring a sharp, creative, and detail-obsessedApparel Designerto help build our next generation of outerwear, activewear, and trail-to-town essentials. The Apparel Designer, reporting directly to our Design Director, will play a vital role on the teamconcepting silhouettes, refining fit, and ensuring that every product hits the mark on performance, style, and the Halfdays vibe.The ideal candidate will have 4-5 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.

Responsibilities:

Own the end-to-end design process from sketch to final tech pack across outerwear, base layers, midlayers, and activewear
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:

4+ years of experience in apparel design, ideally in performance, activewear, or outerwear
Strong eye for proportion, color, and fabricwith 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
Candidates who receive a first round interview will be encouraged to share a portfolio
401(k)
WFH flexibility
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Salary Range:$85,000-$95,000

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion

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