The Activewear Designer will define the aesthetic and create garment designs and fabric prints for a unique range aimed at the US and European markets
- Active, athleisure and casualwear
- Men’s and womenswear ranges
- Multinational manufacturing
Based in Wuxi, the company manages the entire manufacturing process from fabric development to store merchandising. Global apparel manufacturing facilities have the capability to manufacture a wide variety of product categories from active, athleisure wear to casual wear.
As the creative partner to product development managers for the men’s and women’s markets, the Activewear Designer will:
- Define an aesthetic that will make the products differentiated and unique in the Marketplace
- Identify emerging fashion trends
- Make trend presentations
- Create garment, print and graphic designs that reflect the brand/retailer’s standards whilst meeting price points and production timelines
- Explore new and potential growth areas
- Partner with global teams to ensure a smooth product development cycle
- Work with Product Developer to develop profitable products while maintaining quality, design integrity and brand/retailers’ aesthetic
- Create mood boards color pallette, design, fabric board and trim boards and final tech packs
- Help with fittings
Qualifications and Experience Needed:
- Degree in Fashion or Graphic Design
- 2+ years of experience in men’s and women’s active/ performance/ lifestyle categories
- Working knowledge of illustrator & Photoshop computer software
- Knowledge of fabrics and garment construction
- Experience in 3D CAD preparation and design with an understanding of the best practices
- Experience in print/graphic design
- Flat sketching and CAD skills
The company offers a great career path within an international apparel manufacturing environment.
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