Designer - Private Label
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Role Overview
Lead the design and development of seasonal apparel and accessories collections within the activewear category.
Own the creative process from trend research through final tech pack while working with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Balance creative vision with commercial discipline in a fast-paced, collaborative product environment.
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About the Role
Lead the design and development of seasonal apparel and accessories collections within the activewear category.
Own the creative process from trend research through final tech pack while working with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Balance creative vision with commercial discipline in a fast-paced, collaborative product environment.
What You'll Do
- Execute the seasonal design plan for the assigned category.
- Build seasonal mood boards with the Design Manager.
- Develop seasonal color palettes and manage lab dip submissions with suppliers.
- Sketch and design commercially viable, regionally relevant collections.
- Benchmark competitor products to validate design direction.
- Partner with Product Development, Quality, and Suppliers on aligned execution.
- Deliver designs and tech packs according to collection critical path timelines.
- Support graphics and technical documentation alongside an Assistant Designer.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
- At least six years of design experience, including at least two recent years designing apparel for a retailer or lifestyle or outdoor brand.
- Hands-on experience across the full product development cycle from concept through final sample.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Experience creating apparel-specific tech packs and supporting graphic elements.
- Solid understanding of apparel construction, measurements, and pattern-making.
- Familiarity with forecasting tools and methodologies.
- Working knowledge of lab dips, color palettes, and fabric application.
- Exposure to 3D design tools or AI-driven design technologies is advantageous.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent cross-functional communication and experience coordinating across design, product development, quality, and supplier teams.
- Fluent English is required.
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