Apparel Designer | Trend-Driven CAD & 3D Design in Dallas

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, 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.