Junior Designer, Apparel

BURLEBO; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BURLEBO seeks a Junior Apparel Designer to join our Austin-based design team and contribute to men’s and youth apparel across athletic, lifestyle, tops, bottoms, outerwear, and accessories.

As a key member, you will assist in the concept through production process, ensuring brand, quality, fit, and cost alignment while reporting to the Senior Designer in our Austin HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 3–5 years in the apparel industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Canva and Mira a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Designer in the design and development of seasonal apparel collections.
• Research fashion trends, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes to support concept creation.
• Own smaller categories or product lines under senior designer direction.
• Execute design concepts and design styles independently.
• Create sketches, CADs, and presentation boards using design software.
• Support tech packs and detailed design specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, merchandising and sales.

Skills

Garment construction

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Mira

PLM systems

Job description

BURLEBO is a growing brand in men's outdoor clothing, dedicated to providing high-quality, durable, and stylish gear for the Athlete, the Outdoors, and the Family. We are passionate about innovation, sustainability, and performance-driven apparel that empowers our team and customers to explore the great outdoors with confidence.

Overview

Great products aren’t just something you wear—they’re meant to be used, relied on, and lived in. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Apparel Designer to join our growing design team. This role is ideal for an early career professional with a focus on men’s and youth apparel (athletic, lifestyle, tops, bottoms, outerwear, and accessories) to join our Austin-based team and help shape the future of our brand.

You will be a key member of the design and development team, responsible for managing the development and execution of products within the Burlebo product assortment. This role assists in the process from concept through production, ensuring products meet brand, quality, fit, and cost expectations.

The position reports to the Senior Designer and is based in office at our Austin headquarters.

What You’ll Do

• Assist Senior Designer in the design and development of seasonal apparel collections
• Research fashion trends, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes to support concept creation
• Own smaller categories or product lines under senior designer direction. Execute design concepts and able to design styles independently
• Create sketches, CADs, and presentation boards using design software
• Support the development of tech packs and detailed design specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, merchandising and sales teams
• Participate in fittings and help track sample revisions
• Maintain organized design files and documentation

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field
• 3-5 years in the apparel industry
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Knowledge in Canva and Mira a plus
• Familiarity with PLM systems and tech pack creation
• Strong understanding of garment construction, textiles, and fit
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and adhere to key calendar dates
• Strong communication and collaboration skills