Apparel Designer

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Paid sick leave

401(k) with match

Aquent Gymnasium training

Job summary

Aquent seeks an experienced senior apparel designer to drive concept-to-product development across men’s and women’s performance and lifestyle apparel. You’ll craft cohesive narratives, translate consumer and athlete insights into market-ready styles, and collaborate with graphic and color specialists, product management, sourcing, and technical development.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in apparel design, a strong portfolio, mastery of industry software, and familiarity with 3D design tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in an apparel design role.
• Expertise in industry-standard design software.
• Familiarity with 3D rendering software.
• Outstanding ability to apply foundational design skills, including illustrations, with a comprehensive understanding of materials and fit.
• Expertise in men’s and women’s apparel design, fit, materials, and fashion.
• A compelling portfolio demonstrating insight-driven design, concept/narrative development, problem-solving, and polished execution.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-visibility apparel concepts, contributing to ongoing projects and future seasons.
• Collaborate with designers, color specialists, product management, merchandising, and sourcing.
• Translate insights and trends into performance and style-led products.
• Shape both men’s and women’s apparel collections with cohesive narratives and innovative craft.
• Conduct in-depth research on fashion and sport culture to inform strategy.
• Participate in brainstorms and design reviews to achieve product goals.
• Upskill processes through advanced design programs and prototyping.
• Apply illustrations across analog and digital platforms to execute detailed design assets.

Skills

8+ years experience in apparel design

Industry-standard design software

3D rendering familiarity

Illustration and texture understanding

Men's and women's apparel design

Strong presentation skills

Priority management amid ambiguity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design

Tools

3D design software

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-visibility apparel concepts, contributing to both ongoing projects and new initiatives for future seasons.


• Collaborate closely with a diverse team of designers, including graphic and color specialists, as well as cross-functional partners in product management, merchandising, material/trim development, technical development, and sourcing.


• Translate cultural, consumer, and athlete insights and trends into performance and style-led products.


• Shape both men’s and women’s apparel collections, bringing cohesive, performance-driven products to life each season through compelling narratives, material novelty, and innovative craft.


• Conduct in-depth research on fashion, design, and sport culture to inform creative strategies.


• Participate in brainstorm sessions and design reviews to achieve desired product goals.


• Continuously upskill ways of working through advanced design programs and physical prototyping.


• Apply foundational design skills, including illustrations across analog and digital platforms, to execute detail-oriented design assets.

What You’ll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in an apparel design role.


• Expertise in industry-standard design software.


• Familiarity with 3D rendering software.


• Outstanding ability to apply foundational design skills, including illustrations, with a comprehensive understanding of materials and fit.


• Expertise in men’s and women’s apparel design, fit, materials, and fashion.


• A compelling portfolio demonstrating insight-driven design, concept/narrative development, problem-solving, and polished execution of performance and style apparel products.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven success collaborating across cross-functional teams and presenting concepts to stakeholders.


• Ability to manage competing priorities of varying complexity through ambiguity to completion.


• A keen eye for design, creative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for apparel craft and innovation.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training).


• Experience with 3D design software.


• Strong emotional intelligence and process proficiencies.

About Aquent

Aquent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

• subsidized health, vision, and dental plans


• paid sick leave


• retirement plans with a match

We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We’re about creating an inclusive environment‑one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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