Apparel Designer – Athleisure, Outerwear

Job Description

translate trend, cultural, competitive, and fabric insights into elevated, commercially successful product

design across athleisure and outerwear categories with strong understanding of silhouette, proportion, comfort, functionality, and performance

research emerging trends, fabrics, trims, washes, and white space opportunities relevant to the Comfrt customer

create detailed tech packs, CADs, BOMs, and construction callouts for accurate execution

partner closely with Fabric and Product Development and overseas vendors throughout development, fittings, proto reviews, and production

participate in fittings and provide direction on fit, comfort, construction, and garment functionality

develop seasonal color palettes and support cohesive assortment building across categories

create and manage visual line plans to support merchandising strategy and product flow

design within cost targets while maintaining elevated product integrity

manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high SKU count, fast-paced environment

collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, Product Development, and Production teams to bring product to market quickly and successfully

Requirements

7+ years in apparel design with a portfolio showing exceptional taste and commercial success

athleisure and/or outerwear design experience preferred

proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and ideally 3D design tools

highly knowledgeable in textiles, garment construction, fit, and performance fabrics

experience managing development calendars, vendor communication and navigating production realities

strong understanding of garment costing and timelines

Benefits

generous paid time off

company-covered health insurance

5% 401k match

discounts on all Comfrt products

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