Global Head of Activewear Design

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor in New York City is seeking a Senior Design Director for Activewear to lead the creative vision and design strategy for a trend-driven activewear line. You will shape collections across performance and lifestyle categories with a global fashion sensibility.

You will mentor designers and collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Production to ensure designs meet creative, quality, cost, and margin goals. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of activewear design experience.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional mentoring.
• Expertise in trend forecasting, color direction, fabric innovation.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of development lifecycle, sourcing, costing, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to balance creative vision with business objectives.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision and design strategy for a trend-driven activewear business.
• Oversee the full design process across performance and lifestyle activewear.
• Develop fashion-forward product blending functionality with current trends.
• Mentor designers and partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Production.
• Conduct market and competitive research to keep the brand ahead of the market.

Skills

Activewear design

Team leadership

Trend forecasting

Fabric knowledge

Product development

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/ Apparel/ Textile Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM systems

Job description

Fourth Floor in New York City is seeking a Senior Design Director for Activewear to lead the creative vision and design strategy for a trend-driven activewear line. You will shape collections across performance and lifestyle categories with a global fashion sensibility.

You will mentor designers and collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Production to ensure designs meet creative, quality, cost, and margin goals. Strong leadership and communication are essential.