Designer, Concepts; Sportswear

Designer, New Concepts (Sportswear) | Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

At Wilson, we are dedicated to empowering everyone to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We bring together diverse voices and perspectives to create a rich and inclusive culture.

The Designer, New Concepts is responsible for the design process for all apparel products for the Wilson Sportswear brand. Working under the Design Director, New Concepts, this role will support the brand’s creative vision within the concepts team.

• Design and develop New Concepts Sportswear across categories (tops, jackets, sweaters, and bottoms).
• Pull conceptual imagery, product research, and design inspiration each season to support the creative vision and maintain brand filters.
• Create and maintain all sketches, detail pages, BOMs, and tech packs.
• Maintain Visual Line Plans (VLPs) and capture changes throughout the entire development lifecycle.
• Lead design intent for fittings, review color and strike-offs, communicate fabric and trim approvals, and pass off to tech partners.
• Manage and hit all deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with team members to manage overall workload and support departmental goals.
• Exhibit strong organization, time‑management, and attention to detail.
• Operate effectively in a fast‑paced, growing, and evolving environment.

This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design or a related field and a minimum of 5+ years of strong experience in product design/development with expertise in garment construction, fabric, and prototyping new designs. Experience communicating across language barriers with factories is a must.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and juggle multiple competing tasks.
• Knowledge of apparel and engineering processes with strong technical and creative skills.
• Hands‑on experience creating tools and construction methods to solve construction issues.
• Proficiency in seamless, sweater knits and wash development is a plus.
• Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials; establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Highly proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Illustrator, Gerber, Lectra, or equivalent pattern software.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $85,000 – $110,000 per year at the time of this posting. Pay within the range is determined by job‑related skills, experience, education, and training. The range reflects base pay only and does not include the competitive bonus program.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pre‑tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team‑building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• Summer hours
• Company‑sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Sporting Goods Manufacturing

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.