Apparel Designer for Activewear Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

APPAREL DESIGNER FOR ACTIVEWEAR

Contract type
Freelance
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty
Fashion
Salary
$60/hr
Remote
No
Reference
486737
Contact name
Kate Gilman
Job description
Activewear Designer

Duration:

3-6 months
40 hour/week

Hybrid:

Onsite:

Tu, Wed, Thur;

WFH:

Mon and Fri

Pay:

$60/hr
ATL-based shapewear company is seeking a Sr Designer for their Active category.
The contractor will serve as a hands-on design leader for the Active category, responsible for driving both the creative direction and technical execution of seasonal activewear collections.
Services include:
Leading the seasonal activewear design process from concept to final handoff.
Mentoring and guiding a team of designers to ensure alignment with the brand vision.
Developing sketches, prototypes, CADs, and tech packs using Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems.
Building early concept work and advanced technical mockups in silhouette, fabric, and construction.
Collaborating cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, Raw Materials, and Technical Design to ensure timely and high-quality execution.
Performance Tracking and Reporting
Performance will be monitored by VP of Active Design, via weekly alignment meetings, milestone reviews, and deliverable checkpoints as part of the seasonal product development calendar.
Specific Goals
Deliver commercially viable and technically innovative activewear collections
Advance silhouette and fabric innovation while upholding fit, function, and femininity.
Provide leadership and mentorship to design team members to elevate overall execution – oversee the seasonal design work alongside the team.
Support prototyping and mockup builds that align with brand DNA and consumer insights – be present and in ATL for all milestone fittings.
Maintain strong cross-functional collaboration and clear communication across all design phases.
The contractor will deliver the following:
Full seasonal concept packages, including mood boards, color stories, and design direction – as set by VP of design.
Fully detailed tech packs, CADs, and BOMs in PLM.
Early concept mockups, sketches, and prototypes to explore technical breakthroughs.
Final product design presentations with board setup and storytelling materials for leadership and cross-functional reviews.
Weekly updates on design status, development progress, and project health.
All deliverables will be submitted digitally via shared platforms (e.g., PLM, shared drives, internal tools) and/or in-person/remote presentation sessions as agreed upon with the VP of Design.
Recruiter
Kate Gilman
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