Activewear Womenswear Designer

RHR UK; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fashion company in Dubai is seeking a womenswear designer focused on activewear. In this full-time, on-site role, you will design seasonal collections, conduct market research, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, a degree in Fashion Design, and proficiency in Adobe software. This is an exciting opportunity to develop trend-forward, functional collections in one of the world's fastest-growing fashion hubs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in womenswear design, ideally in activewear.
• Strong knowledge of performance fabrics and ergonomic design.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal womenswear collections with a focus on activewear.
• Conduct trend and market research across sportswear and wellness.
• Create detailed CADs and production specifications for development.

Skills

Womenswear design

Activewear knowledge

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Understanding of performance fabrics

Education

Degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Overview

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

Qualifications

• 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.