Sr Designer Contemporary Athleisure

Senior Designer – Better Contemporary Athleisure

Our client is working on a Senior Design role with a top company that owns many brands. This is a new brand focused on better women's and some men's apparel. The role is based in NYC with a hybrid schedule. It is a great opportunity to be creative and help build a brand with a top company.

• Shape the creative direction of contemporary, sport-inspired apparel that resonates on and off the field. Combine technical expertise with modern design sensibility, developing innovative knitwear and cut‑and‑sew collections that speak to today’s athletes, performers, and fans.
• Collaborate closely with product development, graphics, and production teams to bring concepts to creation—crafting collections that balance performance, comfort, and cultural relevance across men’s, women’s, and youth lines.

• Lead seasonal concept development by identifying emerging trends in team sports, entertainment, and streetwear culture.
• Translate trend insights into compelling color stories, fabric narratives, and silhouette direction with a focus on knits and cut‑and‑sew apparel.
• Partner with graphic designers to develop cohesive visual themes that enhance brand identity.
• Create presentation decks, mood boards, and mockups that clearly communicate creative intent and inspire collaboration.
• Continuously research new materials, finishing techniques, and sustainable processes to push design boundaries.

• Oversee design from initial sketch through final production—ensuring aesthetic consistency, fit integrity, and technical accuracy.
• Drive the design of garments, trims, tags, and packaging that reinforce brand identity and quality standards.
• Review prototypes, color separations, and final approvals to ensure design intent is realized across all product categories.
• Partner with technical design and production to troubleshoot construction details and optimize for scalability and performance.
• Maintain a curated design reference library and digital archive for team inspiration and efficiency.

• Build strong cross‑functional relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless development cycles.
• Collaborate with mills, factories, and vendors to source innovative fabrics, explore new washes and treatments, and implement best‑in‑class processes.
• Nurture new supplier relationships to stay connected to the latest resources, technologies, and trends.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining precision and a strong design point of view.
• Communicate effectively across teams, balancing creative vision with commercial awareness and brand consistency.

• 7+ years of apparel design experience, with a strong focus on knits, cut‑and‑sew, and contemporary or sports‑inspired collections.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovation, storytelling, and technical expertise across multiple fabrications.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and macOS; proficient in Microsoft Office, PLM.
• Strong sketching, rendering, and presentation skills.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers — which sets us apart in the industries we serve.