Apparel Designer

Skill; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 146,136,000 - 162,557,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plan

Vision and dental plans

Retirement plan with match

Free online training (Aquent Gymnasium

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Aquent is seeking an experienced Apparel Designer for a temporary role to shape the next generation of performance and style-driven apparel. You will translate cultural insights and athlete trends into innovative concepts, leading both men’s and women’s collections with cohesive storytelling and material innovation.

Collaborate with a diverse team of designers and cross-functional partners, bring compelling narratives to life, and continuously advance design practices with prototyping and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of apparel design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software and 3D rendering.
• Strong concept development, color theory, and material understanding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-visibility apparel concepts for future seasons.
• Collaborate with designers, graphic/color specialists, product management, merchandising, sourcing, and development teams.
• Translate insights into performance and style-led products for men’s and women’s apparel.
• Shape cohesive collections with narrative-driven design and innovative materials.
• Conduct research on fashion, sport culture, and trends to inform strategy.
• Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions.
• Upskill design workflows through prototyping and new tools.
• Create detailed design assets across analog and digital platforms.

Skills

Apparel design

Illustration

Cross-functional collaboration

Portfolio development

Communication

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Apparel/Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D rendering software

CAD software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a visionary and highly skilled Apparel Designer to join a dynamic team focused on the future of performance and style. This is an incredible opportunity to shape the next generation of apparel, translating cultural insights and consumer trends into innovative, high-visibility concepts. You will be instrumental in crafting products that blend aesthetic appeal with cutting-edge functionality, directly influencing the market and inspiring athletes globally. If you're ready to create the future and leave your mark on a globally recognized brand, this role is for you!

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$51-56.67 Hourly

up to $56.67/hr

Start Date:

Sep 14, 2026

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.

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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. 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.