Activewear Womenswear Designer

Forward thinking fast fashion company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion brand is seeking a womenswear designer to create seasonal collections focused on activewear. This role requires a strong understanding of athleisure trends and experience in performance-driven design. The designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring innovative, commercially viable collections to life in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in womenswear design, ideally in activewear.
• Strong knowledge of performance-driven design.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal womenswear collections with an activewear focus.
• Conduct trend and market research across sportswear.
• Create detailed CADs, tech packs, and production specifications.

Skills

Design seasonal womenswear collections

Strong knowledge of performance fabrics

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator

Understanding of garment construction

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. 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.