Global Swimwear Designer – Performance & Trend

Speedo; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedo, part of the Pentland Brands family, is seeking a Designer to create consumer-focused global swimwear designs that balance performance, fit and aesthetics. You’ll translate seasonal direction into compelling swim solutions and work with Senior Designers and cross-functional partners from concept through commercialization.

You will research trends, color, materials and innovations, and contribute to mood boards, presentations and design storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel or Fashion Design or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in swimwear, activewear, performance apparel, or related categories.
• Understanding of apparel construction, fit, materials, and product development (swimwear a plus).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience with PLM systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal swimwear products aligned with Speedo's global creative direction, briefs and brand DNA.
• Research consumer insights, trends, color, materials, and opportunities across swim and performance categories.
• Translate concepts into product solutions using Ai, CADs, sketches, color, trims and material applications.
• Create and maintain technical design packs, sketches, and product information supporting development and BOM creation.
• Maintain PLM data, BOM accuracy, artwork, color information, trims, branding, and material updates.
• Support fit sessions, wear testing, and product reviews balancing performance, aesthetics, construction and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product execution and timely milestones.

Skills

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Project management

Trend interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Apparel or Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Ai / 3D tools (CLO)

Job description

Speedo, part of the Pentland Brands family, is seeking a Designer to create consumer-focused global swimwear designs that balance performance, fit and aesthetics. You’ll translate seasonal direction into compelling swim solutions and work with Senior Designers and cross-functional partners from concept through commercialization.

You will research trends, color, materials and innovations, and contribute to mood boards, presentations and design storytelling.