Product Designer, Apparel

Set Active

$70K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-7+ years of experience in apparel or activewear product design focused on athleisure or lifestyle brands
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and CAD development
  • Solid understanding of garment construction and end-to-end product development
  • Ability to translate creative direction into commercially viable products
  • Experience supporting seasonal design cycles from concept to production
  • Awareness of current trends and consumer behavior in activewear
  • Collaborative and detail-oriented, thriving in fast-paced environments
  • Strong communication and visual presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop CADs and design concepts based on guidance from the Senior Product Design Lead
  • Execute seasonal design concepts across various elements like silhouettes and color
  • Support the development and refinement of seasonal product assortments
  • Assist in creating color palettes, prints, and key design elements for each season
  • Conduct ongoing trend research within activewear and lifestyle categories
  • Identify competitors and relevant market trends to inform design
  • Work closely with Product Development to ensure designs translate well into production
  • Participate in design reviews and integrate feedback from leadership

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on creativity and innovation
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
  • Engagement with current trends in athleisure and activewear
  • Participation in the full product development cycle from concept to production
  • Involvement in design reviews and active feedback processes
Full Job Description
The Creative Product Designer supports the Product Design team in bringing SET Active's seasonal vision to life through thoughtful, trend-forward execution. This role works closely with the Senior Product Design Lead and Product Development team to translate seasonal direction, trends, and brand vision into commercially relevant athleisure product designs.

This is a highly creative, detail-oriented role for someone passionate about activewear design, with strong CAD skills and a strong eye for modern, elevated product aesthetics.

Key Responsibilities

Design Execution
  • Develop CADs and design concepts based on direction from the Senior Product Design Lead
  • Execute seasonal design concepts across silhouettes, color, fabrications, and details
  • Support development and refinement of seasonal assortments
  • Assist in creating color palettes, prints, and key seasonal design elements

Trend & Market Research
  • Conduct ongoing trend research across athleisure, activewear, and lifestyle categories
  • Support identification of competitors and relevant market trends
  • Translate trend insights into actionable design concepts under leadership direction

Collaboration & Development
  • Partner closely with Product Development to ensure design intent is executed through sampling and production
  • Support integration of trims, branding, labeling, and construction details early in the design process
  • Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from leadership

Product Execution & Alignment
  • Ensure designs align with brand aesthetic, seasonal direction, and cost targets
  • Maintain consistency across product categories and collections
  • Support preparation of CADs and presentation materials for leadership review

Qualifications
  • 3-7+ years of experience in apparel or activewear product design, preferably in athleisure, performance, or lifestyle brands
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and CAD development
  • Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrications, trims, and end-to-end product development
  • Strong design sensibility with ability to translate creative direction into commercially viable product
  • Experience supporting seasonal design cycles from concept through production
  • Strong awareness of trends, silhouettes, and consumer behavior in activewear
  • Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment
  • Strong communication and visual presentation skills

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