Apparel Designer

Sperton Global AS; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm, partners with a fast-growing U.S.-based DTC fashion brand to hire an Apparel Designer for the Product Development team in Dallas, TX. The role targets recent graduates or early-career designers transitioning academic projects to a commercial fashion setting.

The position emphasizes trend research, CAD work, tech packs, and collaboration across design and merchandising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• Minimum 6 months of apparel design experience (internships, freelancing, or coursework).
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fabrics.
• Strong sketching and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Research fashion trends, palettes, silhouettes and fabrics.
• Monitor social media and e-commerce to spot trends.
• Create mood boards, color stories, and concepts.
• Produce sketches, CADs, and tech packs for development.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Merchandising.

Skills

Sketching

Technical illustration

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CLO 3D

Browzwear

CAD software

Job description

Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, has partnered with a fast-growing U.S.-based DTC fashion and apparel brand. We are looking for an Apparel Designer to join the Product Development team in Dallas, Texas.

This opportunity is particularly well suited to a recent Fashion/Apparel Design graduate or early-career designer who wants to take their university projects and creative skills into a commercial fashion environment. Relevant university projects, internships, and academic design experience are highly valued.

What You’ll Do

• Research and analyze global fashion trends, seasonal colour palettes, silhouettes, fabrics, trims, prints, and emerging consumer preferences.
• Monitor social media platforms, influencers, and e-commerce marketplaces to identify emerging trends and product opportunities.
• Develop mood boards, trend presentations, colour stories, and design concepts aligned with seasonal collections.
• Create apparel sketches, technical illustrations (CADs), and detailed tech packs for product development.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Merchandising teams to take concepts from ideation through production.
• Conduct competitor and market research to identify whitespace opportunities and potential product innovation.
• Participate in product reviews, fittings, and sample evaluations, incorporating feedback into design revisions.
• Maintain organized design files, specifications, and documentation throughout the development process.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, AI-powered design tools, and digital platforms that can enhance creativity and productivity.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant apparel design experience, including internships, freelance work, or hands-on university/academic projects.
• Strong university or academic design projects will be highly valued, particularly where they demonstrate apparel development, technical design, or creative problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, textiles, fabric properties, and apparel manufacturing.
• Strong sketching, technical illustration, and presentation skills.
• Passion for fashion, consumer products, and identifying emerging market trends.
• Familiarity with social media, e-commerce platforms, and digital shopping behaviours.
• Tech-savvy, curious, and eager to adopt new technologies, AI tools, and digital platforms.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Hindi and/or Urdu language skills required.

Applicants must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CLO 3D, Browzwear, or other 3D apparel design software.
• Basic understanding of apparel sourcing, product development, and manufacturing workflows.
• Portfolio showcasing apparel design projects, technical illustrations, CADs, tech packs, and creative thinking.
• Familiarity with U.S. fashion trends, retail brands, and consumer preferences.

Sperton Global AS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.