Designer

The Workshop LA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing women’s activewear brand in Los Angeles is looking for a Women’s Designer to create stylish and functional activewear collections. This role involves collaborating closely with the Founder and Creative Director, drafting sketches, and selecting fabrics. Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of experience in women's activewear, a strong understanding of fit and performance, and proficiency in design tools like Adobe Illustrator. This is a hybrid position, offering a chance to shape a culturally relevant brand.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience required in relevant design.
• Strong understanding of fit and movement-driven design.
• Seamless or circular knit experience is a plus.
• Ability to balance trend-led design with technical performance needs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and industry-standard design tools.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, founder-led environment.
• Passion for fitness, fashion, and community-driven brands.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop women’s activewear styles.
• Collaborate with the Founder & Creative Director.
• Create sketches and design details focusing on fit and function.
• Support fabric selection, trims, and construction techniques that enhance performance and wearability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical Design and Product Development through fittings and revisions.
• Stay ahead of market trends, social-first aesthetics, and emerging performance innovations.
• Assist in line presentations, seasonal concepts, and color stories aligned with brand identity.

Skills

Designing women’s activewear or performance apparel

Body-conscious fit, compression, and movement-driven design

Collaborative and adaptable mindset

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Trend-led design with technical performance

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing women’s activewear brand redefining modern fitness style — known for sculpting silhouettes, confidence-boosting fits, and a highly engaged social community. With a strong TikTok presence and a brand DNA rooted in performance, innovation, and aesthetics, this team is building product that looks as good on the gym floor as it does on social.

They are seeking a Women’s Designer to support the Founder and Creative Director in bringing elevated, functional activewear collections to life.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop women’s activewear styles across core categories (leggings, bras, tops, sets, and seasonal capsules)
• Partner closely with the Founder & Creative Director to interpret vision, mood, and brand direction into commercial product
• Create sketches, CADs, and design details with a strong focus on fit, form, and function
• Support fabric selection, trims, and construction techniques that enhance performance and wearability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical Design and Product Development through fittings and revisions
• Stay ahead of market trends, social-first aesthetics, and emerging performance innovations
• Assist in line presentations, seasonal concepts, and color stories aligned with brand identity

What We’re Looking For

• 3–6 years of experience designing women’s activewear or performance apparel
• Strong understanding of body-conscious fit, compression, and movement-driven design
• Seamless or circular knit experience is a strong plus
• Ability to balance trend-led design with technical performance needs
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and industry-standard design tools
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, founder-led environment
• Passion for fitness, fashion, and community-driven brands

The Details

• Hybrid role based in the San Fernando Valley
• High-visibility position supporting senior creative leadership
• Opportunity to help shape a culturally relevant, rapidly growing activewear brand