North America Lead Apparel Designer — Elevate Brand Stories

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited seeks a senior apparel designer to lead North America collections, translating insights into compelling narratives with color, materials, and hardware. You will guide seasonal direction and partner with design, product, and development teams to deliver head-to-toe expressions.

The role emphasizes fast-moving execution, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of fashion, streetwear, and sport apparel to connect with NA consumers and heritage brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design or related field.
• Portfolio required (website link or pdf).
• Advanced digital design on Mac with Adobe Creative Suite and 2D/3D tools.
• Experience with AI design tools such as Vizcom.
• Proficiency with Miro, Smartsheet, email, and Outlook.
• Strong presentation, communication, organization, prioritization and collaboration.
• Knowledge of fashion, sport, culture, streetwear, lifestyle and performance apparel.

Responsibilities

• Shape apparel across Nike and Jordan categories in North America from concept to execution.
• Drive creative design for cut-and-sew products.
• Translate consumer insights and trends into product narratives.
• Use color, materials, trims and hardware to define brand POV while meeting cost targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to move ideas to execution.
• Monitor prototype development and support timely completion.
• Collaborate with footwear teams to create cohesive head-to-toe expressions.
• Build cross-functional alignment across geographies while honoring heritage.

Skills

Two-dimensional sketching

3D apparel tools

Strong visual presentation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in apparel design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CLO

Vizcom

Mac platforms

Miro

Smartsheet

Job description

Global Sports Jobs Limited seeks a senior apparel designer to lead North America collections, translating insights into compelling narratives with color, materials, and hardware. You will guide seasonal direction and partner with design, product, and development teams to deliver head-to-toe expressions.

The role emphasizes fast-moving execution, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of fashion, streetwear, and sport apparel to connect with NA consumers and heritage brands.