Role Overview

We are looking for a Fashion Designer specialised in athleisure apparel and lifestyle accessories to own end-to-end product design, from concept development to production-ready execution.

This role focuses on performance-driven, design-led athleisure products that balance functionality, comfort, and modern aesthetics, built specifically for global e-commerce and DTC channels. You will work closely with brand, product, merchandising, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, commercially successful collections across multiple categories.

Key Responsibilities

1. Apparel & Accessories Design

- Design athleisure apparel including (but not limited to): Active tops,bras, leggings, bottoms, outerwear, and sets

- Design lifestyle and sports accessories such as: Bags (duffle, tote, sling), caps, socks, lightweight gear, and functional add-ons

- Translate creative concepts, moodboards, and briefs into cohesiveseasonal or capsule collections

2. Product Development & Technical Execution

- Develop detailed tech packs including sketches, measurements,construction notes, trims, and fabric specifications

- Collaborate with pattern makers, sampling teams, and factories to refinefit, function, and wearability

- Review samples, conduct fittings, and drive iterative improvements towardproduction readiness

3. Fabric, Trim & Performance Consideration

- Select and develop materials suitable for athleisure use (stretch,moisture-wicking, breathability, durability)

- Ensure designs align with performance requirements, comfort standards,and cost targets

- Support sustainable or responsible material choices where applicable

4. Commercial & Channel Alignment

- Design with e-commerce and DTC presentation in mind (silhouetteclarity, styling versatility, color stories)

- Align designs with global market needs, size ranges, and pricingarchitecture

- Work closely with merchandising and brand teams to ensure strongproduct-market fit

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with brand, marketing, sourcing, and supply-chain teams to ensuredesigns are manufacturable, scalable, and on-time

- Support lookbooks, line sheets, and product visuals for internal andcommercial use

Requirements

- 3-7+ years of experience in athleisure, activewear, or lifestyle apparel design

- Strong portfolio demonstrating apparel and/or accessories designedfor commercial scale

- Solid understanding of fit, construction, and performance fabrics

- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (technical flats essential);familiarity with PLM systems is a plus

- Experience working with OEM / ODM manufacturers, ideally acrossAsia

- Understanding of global sizing, grading, and production constraints

Mindset

- Product-led, commercially aware, and detail-driven

- Strong balance of creative taste and execution discipline

- Comfortable with fast iteration cycles and evolving briefs

- Collaborative, pragmatic, and ownership-oriented

- Passionate about active lifestyles, design systems, and modern consumerbrands