Product Designer - Specialized 5 [AQ-25292]

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a visionary Apparel Designer to join a globally recognized leader in consumer products. You will shape future collections with rapid go-to-market timelines, delivering industry-defining designs that inspire millions globally.

You’ll lead across cross-functional teams, craft digital and physical concepts, finalize specs with Merchandising and Manufacturing, and mentor design teammates while pushing creative boundaries and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of apparel design experience with hands-on execution.
• Ability to deliver quick-to-market products with approximately a one-year go-to-market timeline.
• Experience creating apparel chassis leveraging trends for fast market entry.
• Portfolio showing a collection launched from sketch to final product with personal design taste.
• Strategic thinking about product relevance, market positioning, timing, and holistic collection development.
• Knowledge of fashion, design, and lifestyle trends.
• Ability to develop seasonal concepts and provide short and long-term design vision.
• Strong industrial design skills: drawing, ideation, color, textiles, layout, presentation; portfolio of non-computer design.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator; comfortable with 3D tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering abilities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to generate diverse concepts and innovative solutions.
• Experience with presentation tools like Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat.
• A proactive, energetic leader who mentors design teammates.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture and partner with Marketing, Engineering, Development.
• Motivated, hardworking, collaborative; ability to connect disparate ideas.
• Open-minded and receptive to candid feedback and diverse views.

Responsibilities

• Champion revolutionary aesthetics in apparel design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation.
• Concept and ideate through the target consumer, crafting apparel designs digitally and physically.
• Finalize technical specifications and collaborate with Merchandising, Technical Development, and Design teams.
• Partner with manufacturing and external stakeholders to translate vision from concept to consumer.
• Drive innovation and advance future aesthetics, transforming how products are created.
• Continuously learn new skills and explore new manufacturing methods.
• Collaborate across design community including color, graphics, product line management to bring ideas to life.

Skills

Go-to-market speed

Apparel chassis

Portfolio showcasing launches

Strategic product thinking

Fashion trend knowledge

Seasonal concept development

Industrial design skills

Digital design: Adobe Illustrator

3D design tools familiarity

Communication & presentation

Sketching & rendering

Manufacturing knowledge

Concept generation

Leadership & mentorship

Collaboration across teams

Open-mindedness & feedback receptivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator)

Keynote

PowerPoint

Acrobat

3D environments familiarity

Job description

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a globally recognized leader in consumer products, a brand synonymous with innovation and trendsetting. This organization consistently stands at the forefront of creating products that inspire and empower, driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing creative boundaries. Join an elite team where your visionary contributions will directly shape the aesthetic and functionality of future collections, influencing millions of consumers worldwide with groundbreaking designs.

This is an unparalleled opportunity for a visionary Apparel Designer to revolutionize the industry. You will bring your expertise, craftsmanship, and problem-solving abilities to design industry-defining apparel with incredibly rapid go-to-market timelines. You will be instrumental in shaping the aesthetic and functionality of future collections, working across a diverse range of designs and pushing creative boundaries with unmatched speed and efficiency. Your passion for innovation and meticulous attention to detail will be crucial in delivering products that truly captivate consumers and elevate the art of apparel design to new heights, directly influencing millions globally and setting new benchmarks for innovation and style.

What You’ll Do

• Champion revolutionary aesthetics in apparel design, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive the future of product innovation.
• Concept and ideate through the lens of the target consumer, crafting compelling apparel designs both digitally and physically.
• Finalize technical specifications and collaborate intensely with Merchandising, Technical Development, and broader Design teams.
• Partner with manufacturing and external stakeholders to ensure your vision and narrative are flawlessly translated from concept to consumer.
• Drive innovation and advance future aesthetics, not only through the product itself but also by transforming how products are created, unleashing future-leading designs that disrupt the market.
• Continuously learn new skills, refine existing expertise, explore novel manufacturing methods, and push the boundaries of product design.
• Collaborate actively within the broader design community (encompassing color, graphics, product line management, etc.) to bring dynamic and creative apparel ideas to life.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in apparel design, with a recent emphasis on individual contribution and hands‑on execution.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver very quick-to-market products and projects, with approximately a one-year go-to-market timeline for in‑line apparel products.
• Experience in creating apparel chassis—the foundational silhouette and base shape of an apparel piece—by effectively leveraging current trends for efficient market entry.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing a collection that has successfully launched from initial sketch to final product, demonstrating unique personal taste beyond general brand guidelines.
• Ability to think strategically about product relevance, market positioning, timing, and holistic collection development.
• Profound knowledge of fashion, design, and lifestyle trends.
• Proven ability to construct seasonal concepts and provide the team with both short and long‑term design vision.
• Proficient application of industrial design skills, including drawing/sketching, ideation, color theory, textile utilization, spacing and scale, visual presentation development, and layout, supported by a portfolio of non‑computer based creative design.
• Digital design proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (including Illustrator) and comfort working within advanced digital tools/3D environments.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering capabilities.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to generate a diverse range of concepts and innovative solutions for each project.
• Experience with presentation programs such as Keynote, PowerPoint, and Acrobat.
• A positive personality, dynamic energy, and a passion to lead, mentor, and onboard design teammates.
• Ability to contribute positively to and align with a shared team culture and behaviors.
• A catalyst for forging connections with other design groups and driving partnerships beyond the core design function (e.g., Marketing, Engineering, Development).
• Highly motivated and hardworking, possessing a collaborative spirit and a keen skill for connecting disparate ideas and elements.
• Open‑mindedness, active listening skills, and receptiveness to candid feedback and diverse points of view.

Nice‑to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in men’s and women’s apparel, streetwear, and performance wear (e.g., basketball, training, football, golf).
• Experience collaborating with internal and external graphic designers and color designers.
• Proficiency in apparel construction, draping, patternmaking, and prototyping.
• Knowledge and experience with sustainable design principles and manufacturing practices.

Client Description

Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.