Men's Activewear Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Design men's activewear collections, including joggers, open-bottom track pants, shorts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and knit tops.
• Develop vintage-inspired, retro athletic, and contemporary streetwear designs.
• Create original graphics, prints, colorways, CADs, and detailed tech packs.
• Research trends, fabrics, silhouettes, and seasonal color palettes.
• Work with licensed brands while maintaining brand identity and design standards.
• Collaborate with merchandising, production, and overseas factories.
• Review samples, fits, fabrications, and garment construction.
• Design commercially successful collections for mass-market and specialty retailers.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional men's apparel design experience, preferably in activewear or sportswear.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong graphic design and print development skills.
• Experience with licensed brands and branded apparel preferred.
• Knowledge of polyester knits, fleece, French terry, and performance fabrics.
• Experience creating CADs, tech packs, and production-ready designs.
• Understanding of mass-market retail, competitive pricing, and commercial trends.
• Ability to manage multiple collections and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone with a great eye for vintage athletic styling, bold graphics, innovative prints, and trend-right silhouettes who can take a design from concept through production.

Creativity, technical expertise, and an understanding of what sells at retail are essential.