Designer - Private Label

Designer – Apparel & ActivewearAbout the RoleWe're looking for a Designer to lead the design and development of seasonal apparel and accessories collections within our activewear category. You'll own the creative process from trend research through to final tech pack, working closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to bring commercially strong, on-trend collections to life — on time, every season.This is a great opportunity for a designer who can balance creative vision with commercial discipline, and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative product environment.What You'll DoExecute the seasonal design plan for your assigned categoryBuild seasonal mood boards in partnership with the Design ManagerDevelop seasonal color palettes and manage lab dip submissions with suppliersSketch and design collections that are commercially viable and regionally relevantBenchmark against competitor product to validate design directionPartner closely with Product Development, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure aligned executionDeliver designs and tech packs in line with collection critical path timelinesSupport graphics and technical documentation as needed, working alongside an Assistant DesignerWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related fieldMinimum 6 years of design experience, including at least 2 years' recent experience designing apparel for a retailer or brand in the lifestyle or outdoor spaceHands-on experience across the full product development cycle, from concept through to final sampleStrong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; Adobe Certified Professional in either is a plusExperience building apparel-specific tech packs and supporting graphic elementsSolid understanding of apparel construction, measurements, and pattern-makingFamiliarity with forecasting tools and methodologiesWorking knowledge of lab dips, color palettes, and fabric applicationExposure to 3D design tools and/or AI-driven design technologies is an advantageStrong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlinesExcellent cross-functional communication skills, with experience coordinating across design, product development, quality, and supplier teamsFluent English required