Designer

24 Seven Talent; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel brand is seeking a full-time Women’s Product Designer to drive the future of its women's athleisure and performance apparel. The ideal candidate will blend trend-forward creative design with strong technical execution. Responsibilities include developing seasonal collections, conducting market research, and ensuring design intent throughout production. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design and over 3 years of relevant experience. The position is based in Charlottesville, VA, requiring onsite presence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in women’s performance, athleisure, or activewear design.
• Experience designing full collections from concept through production.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fabric behavior.

Responsibilities

• Partner with design leadership to build cohesive seasonal collections.
• Develop seasonal color palettes aligned across assortments.
• Conduct market and trend research within performance and athleisure categories.
• Collaborate with Technical Design during fit sessions.
• Maintain design intent from proto through final production.

Skills

Creative design

Technical execution

Color and print application

Garment construction knowledge

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Ability to work cross-functionally

Print and pattern design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

A performance and lifestyle apparel brand is seeking a full-time Women’s Product Designer to help drive the future of its women’s athleisure and performance apparel. This role blends trend-forward creative design with strong technical execution, ensuring each garment serves a clear purpose and resonates with the customer.

Location: Charlottesville, VA (Fully onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with design leadership to build cohesive, story-driven seasonal collections
• Develop seasonal color palettes aligned across women’s and men’s assortments and shared fabrics
• Apply color, print, and graphics to create strong visual narratives and merchandising stories
• Translate brand values, seasonal concepts, and customer insights into compelling product storytelling
• Conduct market and trend research within women’s performance and athleisure categories
• Analyze competitor product and sales data to identify opportunities and white space
• Create detailed CADs and support tech pack creation for production-ready handoff
• Collaborate with Technical Design during fit sessions to refine silhouette, proportion, and construction
• Maintain design intent from initial proto through final production
• Select and apply prints, patterns, and graphics aligned with brand aesthetic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in women’s performance, athleisure, or activewear design
• Experience designing full collections from concept through production
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric behavior, and technical design fundamentals
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar design software
• Experience creating or contributing to detailed tech packs
• Strong eye for color, proportion, and fit
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Print and pattern design experience preferred