Sportswear Apparel Designer

Overview

Apparel Designer - Lifestyle & Sportswear (Contract)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Apparel Designer to support a seasonal product initiative within a global lifestyle and sportswear organization. This contract opportunity is ideal for a creative designer who can bring fresh perspectives, translate cultural and consumer insights into product concepts, and execute apparel designs from initial ideation through production.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in cut-and-sew apparel design, understands lifestyle-driven sportswear, and has experience creating technical packages while collaborating with cross-functional partners including product development, materials, merchandising, and manufacturing teams.

What You'll Do

• Develop innovative apparel concepts aligned with seasonal creative direction and consumer trends


• Design and refine lifestyle-focused apparel collections across categories including men's and women's apparel


• Create and maintain detailed technical packs (tech packs) to communicate design intent, construction details, measurements, and specifications to manufacturing partners


• Revise existing seasonal designs while introducing fresh creative ideas and new approaches


• Support the full product creation process from concept development through prototyping, refinement, and final execution


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, merchandising, materials, technical development, sourcing, and external partners


• Explore new materials, trims, silhouettes, graphics, and construction techniques to elevate product innovation


• Create compelling design presentations and communicate design rationale to internal stakeholders


• Maintain creative intent while balancing product timelines, operational requirements, and production considerations

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in apparel design, specifically cut-and-sew apparel development


• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, or related field, or equivalent professional experience


• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design styles, categories, and lifestyle-focused sportswear work


• Experience designing apparel collections from concept through production


• Proven experience creating technical packages/tech packs and partnering with manufacturers


• Strong understanding of apparel construction, materials, trims, color, and fit


• Ability to sketch, illustrate, and communicate concepts through both analog and digital design methods


• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and other digital design tools


• Strong presentation skills with the ability to explain creative concepts and design decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing lifestyle apparel for both men's and women's categories


• Background in sportswear, streetwear, fashion, or consumer lifestyle brands


• Experience with color and materials design


• Experience designing apparel graphics and accessories


• Knowledge of youth culture, sport culture, fashion trends, and emerging consumer communities


• Experience supporting collaborations, partnerships, or limited-edition collections


• Experience with 3D apparel design tools such as CLO 3D or similar platforms

Portfolio Requirements

Candidates must provide a portfolio showcasing:

• A broad range of apparel design work and creative styles


• Lifestyle-focused sportswear or fashion apparel


• Cut-and-sew garment design experience


• Material, color, and construction knowledge


• Product development examples from concept through execution

Contract Details

• Contract length: Approximately 21 weeks


• Start date: ASAP


• Location: Local candidates preferred


• Collaborative role working alongside experienced apparel designers on seasonal product initiatives
  

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