Job Title: Activewear Designer

Job Type: Full-time / Remote

Work Hours: PST

Job Overview:

We’re helping our client, a premium direct-to-consumer apparel brand, find a Men’s or Women’s Activewear Designer to lead the design and development of their expanding performance apparel category.

In this role, you’ll own the end-to-end design process for activewear, balancing technical performance, elevated aesthetics, and commercial viability, while helping shape the future of modern performance essentials.

Responsibilities:

Design & Product Development

- Design men’s or women’s activewear across key categories including tops, bottoms, outerwear, and sets
- Develop seasonal concepts, color palettes, silhouettes, and fabric direction aligned with brand DNA
- Create detailed, production-ready tech packs, specs, and construction details
- Partner closely with Product Development to source and develop performance fabrics and trims
- Participate in fit sessions, sample reviews, and revisions to ensure premium fit, comfort, and function

Performance & Brand Alignment

- Balance technical performance needs (stretch, breathability, durability) with clean, minimalist design
- Ensure all designs reflect the brand’s core principles: precision fit,



premium feel, and refined aesthetics
- Use customer feedback, sales data, and market insights to inform design decisions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Collaborate with Merchandising to meet category goals, margin targets, and assortment needs
- Partner with Marketing on product storytelling, launches, and visual direction
- Work with Production and Sourcing teams to ensure quality, cost, and timeline alignment

Requirements

Must-Have

- 4+ years of experience designing activewear or performance apparel (men’s or women’s)
- Strong understanding of technical garment construction and performance fabrics
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and related design tools
- Experience creating detailed, production-ready tech packs
- Strong knowledge of fit, grading, and construction for activewear
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced DTC or startup environment

Nice-to-Have

- Experience with premium or minimalist apparel brands
- Knowledge of sustainable or innovative fabric technologies
- Experience designing lifestyle-to-performance crossover products
- Familiarity working with overseas manufacturers and vendors

📌 Activewear Designer - 53697251713 (México)
🏢 Activate Talent
📍 México