Designer- Men's and Women's Apparel

Atrium; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a design professional to lead the development of men’s and women’s apparel in athleisure, activewear, and lifestyle categories. You will translate creative vision into commercially viable products through mood boards, CADs, tech packs, and clear design specifications.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, and Production to ensure samples fit brand direction and market needs, contributing to a forward-thinking, sustainable approach.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of apparel design experience, preferably activewear/athleisure.
• Strong design sensibility balancing creativity and commercial product development.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience creating CADs, tech packs, and design specifications.
• Solid knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal collections across athleisure, activewear, and lifestyle categories for men and women.
• Research trends, fabrics, colors, silhouettes and market opportunities for design concepts.
• Create mood boards, concepts, sketches, CADs, and detailed technical packages.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, and Production to move designs from concept to final product.
• Participate in fittings, review samples, and provide feedback on fit and construction.
• Identify opportunities for fabric innovation and product offerings while preserving brand identity.

Skills

Apparel design

CADs/Tech packs

Fabric knowledge

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Product development

Brand collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

CAD software

Tech packs

Job description

The Designer will play a key role in developing and expanding the brand’s men’s and women’s apparel collections across athleisure, activewear, and lifestyle categories. This position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to translate creative vision into commercially viable products. The role requires a balance of creativity, technical skill, and market awareness to support the brand’s growth and evolution.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal collections across athleisure, activewear, and lifestyle categories for both men and women, ensuring alignment with brand direction.
• Research trends, fabrics, colors, silhouettes, and market opportunities to inform seasonal design concepts.
• Create mood boards, concept presentations, sketches, CADs, and detailed technical packages to communicate design intent.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, and Production teams to bring designs from concept through final product.
• Participate in fittings, review samples, and provide feedback on fit, construction, fabrication, and design details.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in fabrics, functionality, silhouettes, and product offerings while maintaining brand consistency.

Required Experience/Skills

• 2–7 years of apparel design experience, ideally within activewear, athleisure, or contemporary fashion.
• Strong design sensibility with an understanding of both creative trends and commercial product development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant design tools.
• Experience creating CADs, tech packs, and detailed design specifications.
• Solid knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, fit, and product development processes.
• Ability to design across multiple product categories and adapt to an evolving brand aesthetic.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience working with both men’s and women’s apparel collections.
• Familiarity with sustainable materials and innovative fabric technologies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across creative and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet seasonal deadlines.
• Passion for fashion, activewear, and lifestyle design with a forward-thinking approach.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
• Coursework or training in apparel construction and technical design preferred.
• Continued education or certifications in design software or trend forecasting a plus.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative range and technical proficiency.
• Understanding of market positioning and consumer trends in fashion and activewear.