Activewear Womenswear Designer

Forward thinking fast fashion company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fashion retailer in Dubai is seeking a womenswear designer specializing in activewear. This full-time position involves designing seasonal collections, conducting market research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative designs. Candidates should have a degree in Fashion Design and 2–5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is essential. Join an international environment that fosters growth in the fashion and wellness sectors.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in womenswear design, ideally in activewear.
• Strong knowledge of performance fabrics and ergonomic design.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal womenswear collections with a focus on activewear.
• Conduct trend and market research across various communities.
• Create detailed CADs and tech packs for development.

Skills

Performance-driven design

Trend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer feedback integration

Education

Degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe 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. You’ll 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

2–5 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 world’s fastest-growing fashion and wellness hubs. If you’re ready to grow your design career in an international, innovation-led environment — and you bring a modern, performance-driven approach to womenswear — we’d love to hear from you.