Apparel Designer

The Apparel Designer supports the Product Design team in bringing SET Active's seasonal vision to life through thoughtful, trend-forward execution. This role works closely with the Senior Product Design Lead and Product Development team to translate seasonal direction, trends, and brand vision into commercially relevant athleisure product designs.

This is a highly creative, detail-oriented role for someone passionate about active wear design, with strong CAD skills and a strong eye for modern, elevated product aesthetics.

• Develop CADs and design concepts based on direction from the Senior Product Design Lead
• Execute seasonal design concepts across silhouettes, color, fabrications, and details
• Support development and refinement of seasonal assortments
• Assist in creating color palettes, prints, and key seasonal design elements

• Conduct ongoing trend research across athleisure, active wear, and lifestyle categories
• Support identification of competitors and relevant market trends
• Translate trend insights into actionable design concepts under leadership direction

• Partner closely with Product Development to ensure design intent is executed through sampling and production
• Support integration of trims, branding, labeling, and construction details early in the design process
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from leadership

• Ensure designs align with brand aesthetic, seasonal direction, and cost targets
• Maintain consistency across product categories and collections
• Support preparation of CADs and presentation materials for leadership review

• 3–7+ years of experience in apparel or active wear product design, preferably in athleisure, performance, or lifestyle brands
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and CAD development
• Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrications, trims, and end-to-end product development
• Strong design sensibility with ability to translate creative direction into commercially viable product
• Experience supporting seasonal design cycles from concept through production
• Strong awareness of trends, silhouettes, and consumer behavior in active wear
• Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment
• Strong communication and visual presentation skills