Sr. Apparel Designer - Simms

Job Description Revelyst is a collective of makers who design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies. Our category-defining brands leverage meticulous craftsmanship, consumer insights, and cross-functional collaboration to pursue innovation and redefine what is humanly possible in the outdoors. Through our portfolio of iconic brands, we are committed to delivering products that inspire participation, improve performance, and connect consumers to the activities they love.

At Simms, we build premium fishing gear that enables anglers to perform in the most demanding conditions. Grounded in a deep heritage of innovation, quality, and craftsmanship, we are committed to advancing the experience of the global angler.

We are seeking a highly accomplished Sr. Apparel Designer with industry-leading sportswear design expertise and a strong track record of creating innovative, differentiated, and commercially successful apparel. This role will help shape the creative direction of Simms’ apparel collections, translating consumer insights, emerging trends, and the brand’s technical heritage into elevated product designs that deliver exceptional performance, function, and style.

The Sr. Apparel Designer will lead design execution from concept development and seasonal color direction through material selection, garment design, and product commercialization. Partnering closely with Product Development, Merchandising, and cross-functional teams, this individual will bring a sophisticated design point of view, exceptional technical knowledge, and a deep understanding of materials, construction, fit, and performance to every collection.

The ideal candidate combines creative vision with technical mastery and a forward-looking perspective on sportswear design. They bring a strong understanding of the evolving outdoor and performance apparel landscape, the ability to identify and interpret relevant trends, and the creativity to push boundaries while designing products that solve meaningful problems for anglers. They consistently challenge conventional thinking and elevate the quality, innovation, and aesthetic of the products they create.

The Sr. Apparel Designer will play a critical role in advancing Simms’ apparel design capabilities and creating industry-leading products that elevate the angler experience, strengthen brand distinction, and drive profitable growth. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Product – Simms and is based out of our Bozeman, MT office.

As the Sr. Apparel Designer, you will have an opportunity to:
Create innovative, differentiated apparel designs that elevate the Simms brand and reflect industry-leading sportswear design standards. Develop seasonal apparel concepts, color palettes, and design direction informed by consumer insights, market trends, and brand strategy. Translates creative concepts into functional, technically advanced apparel that balances performance, fit, construction, materials, and aesthetics. Executes apparel design from initial concept through commercialization, maintaining design intent, quality, and product integrity throughout development.

Collaborates with Product Development, Merchandising, Brand, Marketing, and Sourcing to deliver differentiated, commercially viable products. Selects and applies fabrics, materials, trims, colors, and construction techniques that enhance product performance, durability, and consumer experience. Researches emerging sportswear, outdoor apparel, material, and construction trends to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation. Presents design concepts, seasonal direction, and product recommendations to cross-functional partners and leadership, incorporating feedback while…