Activewear Womenswear Designer

RHR UK; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fashion company in Dubai seeks a womenswear designer focusing on activewear. The role involves designing seasonal collections, conducting trend research, and collaborating with teams to develop commercially viable products. Candidates should have 5 years of experience in womenswear design, proficient in Adobe Illustrator and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers an opportunity to grow in an innovative international market.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in womenswear design, ideally in activewear.
• Strong knowledge of performance fabrics and ergonomic design.
• Proficient in CADs and tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal womenswear collections focused on activewear.
• Conduct trend and market research in fitness and wellness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop collections.

Skills

Performance-driven design

Market research

Collaboration

Customer feedback analysis

Education

Degree in Fashion Design or a related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

A fast-growing fashion company in Dubai is seeking a womenswear designer with a strong focus on activewear. If you have a deep understanding of global athleisure trends, a knack for performance-driven design, and experience creating for the modern, health-conscious consumer, this could be a great opportunity to take your career international.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai. Youll join a collaborative studio environment, working alongside designers, merchandisers, and brand leads to develop trend-forward, functional, and commercially viable collections.

Responsibilities

Design seasonal womenswear collections with a strong activewear and athleisure focus

Conduct trend and market research across sportswear, wellness, fitness, and digital communities

Create detailed CADs, tech packs, and production specifications for development and sampling

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (buying, production, merchandising) to bring collections to life

Respond to performance and style trends with fast, innovative design solutions

Use customer feedback and performance metrics to refine and evolve product offerings

Stay informed on global activewear markets, innovations in fabric and construction, and competitor activity

Requirements

Degree in Fashion Design or a related field

25 years of experience in womenswear design, ideally in activewear, sportswear, or athleisure

Strong knowledge of performance fabrics, functional details, and ergonomic design

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; 3D design skills are a plus

Solid understanding of garment construction and technical development

Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines

Awareness of fitness and wellness trends, influencer culture, and the evolving active lifestyle market

This role is based in Dubai, one of the worlds fastest-growing fashion and wellness hubs. If youre ready to grow your design career in an international, innovation-led environment and you bring a modern, performance-driven approach to womenswear wed love to hear from you.