Fashion Designer - Activewear

Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, has partnered with a fast-growing U.S.-based DTC fashion and apparel brand. We are looking for a Fashion Designer (Activewear) to join the team on a hybrid basis, with occasional travel required to the company's office in Carrollton, Texas for key launches and meetings. This is a hands-on technical and creative role focused on designing and developing activewear products for the U.S. market. The ideal candidate combines strong apparel design skills with deep technical knowledge of fabrics, fit blocks, and garment construction, who can manage the full apparel development cycle from concept to final product. What You’ll Do • Design and develop activewear apparel from concept through production. • Apply strong knowledge of fabric types, textile performance, and garment construction. • Work with fit blocks, mannequins, and fit models in the onsite fit studio. • Conduct wear trials and fit evaluations across different body types and sizes. • Perform competitor product analysis and market research. • Monitor fashion and social commerce trends, including TikTok marketplace. • Coordinate samples and collaborate with suppliers and production partners. • Support product launches and live product presentations on TikTok. What You’ll Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field. • Minimum 2 years of experience in apparel design (activewear, athleisure, or performance apparel preferred). • Strong understanding of fabrics, fit blocks, garment construction, and sizing. • Experience conducting fit sessions and wear trials. • Knowledge of e-commerce and social media fashion trends is a plus. • Portfolio showcasing apparel design work required. Application Requirement To be considered for this role, candidates must submit both a Resume and a Digital Portfolio (PDF or Website link) showcasing technical tech packs and activewear designs. Applicants must reside in and be legally authorized to work in the United States Sperton Global AS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.