Senior Performance Apparel Designer - Fashion & Tech
Johnson Outdoors
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Job summary
Endless Summer Technologies, a SCUBAPRO division of Johnson Outdoors, seeks a Technical Apparel Designer to lead end-to-end design of performance apparel with fashion-forward aesthetics and regulatory and manufacturing feasibility. You will partner with cross-functional teams to shape product concepts, innovation strategy, and launches.
The role requires translating brand strategy into design specifications, managing tech packs, materials, fit, trims, colorways and artwork placement, and
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or related field.
- 5+ years of experience designing performance apparel.
- Strong foundation in fashion design principles and performance construction.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD and PLM systems.
Responsibilities
- Leads the creative design vision for performance apparel reflecting brand identity and consumer appeal.
- Executes product development from concept through production with strong cosmetic development.
- Develops detailed technical specifications, tech packs, CADs, BOMs and size specs.
- estimates production costs and informs design decisions based on manufacturing impact.
- Analyzes competitor trends and informs new design directions.
- Manages vendor relationships and guides prototype manufacturing and inspections.
- Partners with engineering to ensure design intent meets quality and regulatory requirements.
- Uses consumer feedback to improve designs and efficiency.
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Job description
Endless Summer Technologies, a SCUBAPRO division of Johnson Outdoors, seeks a Technical Apparel Designer to lead end-to-end design of performance apparel with fashion-forward aesthetics and regulatory and manufacturing feasibility. You will partner with cross-functional teams to shape product concepts, innovation strategy, and launches.
The role requires translating brand strategy into design specifications, managing tech packs, materials, fit, trims, colorways and artwork placement, and
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