Designer – Women's Activewear

We're looking for a creative, detail-oriented Designer to join our Women's Activewear team. Reporting to the Design Manager, you'll play a key role in bringing innovative, market-driven concepts to life for a global active wear brand and its key retail partners.

• Research seasonal trends, fabrics, colors, prints, silhouettes, and emerging ideas through online resources, market shopping, trade shows, and competitive analysis.
• Partner closely with the Design Manager to develop innovative product concepts aligned with brand direction and customer needs.
• Create technical sketches, specifications, and detailed tech packs to support product development and production.
• Develop color CADs, mood boards, and compelling design presentations for internal reviews and customer meetings.
• Communicate with overseas factories throughout the development process to ensure accurate execution and timely follow-up.
• Attend fittings, review samples, and help refine product details to maintain the original design vision and performance standards.
• Review and provide feedback on lab dips, strike-offs, bulk fabrics, and trim submissions.
• Source and organize seasonal fabric swatches and trims.
• Prepare samples and presentation materials for internal and external meetings.
• Create and maintain seasonal color cards and other design tools that support the team throughout the development cycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and provide support to the broader design, sales, and production teams on special projects and initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the fashion industry, ideally within active wear, performance apparel, or sportswear.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to ask questions, share ideas, receive feedback, and adapt quickly.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Passion for active wear and performance apparel is a plus.

Our team thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on, creative environment. We work hard, support one another, and believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• This is a full-time, in-person position based in our New York office, five days a week.