Sportswear Apparel Designer

Overview

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$66.60-74 Hourly
up to $74.00/hr
Start Date:
Jul 20, 2026
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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