Designer, Tween Active Apparel

Summary

This Designer will own seasonal brand design for the tween activewear category, creating products that balance trend, performance, and age-appropriate aesthetics. The role is based in downtown Seattle and follows a hybrid schedule with four days in-office and one remote day per week. The Designer collaborates with cross-functional partners to deliver on quality, cost, fit, and seasonal storytelling.

Responsibilities

Support design leadership in building seasonal brand design direction for tween activewear.Conduct ongoing research into tween behavior, preferences, activities, and market trends.Own concept and design for assigned product categories, aligning with brand direction and line plans.Research and select performance materials, trims, details, and fabric technologies suitable for tween movement and comfort.Partner with print teams to develop age-appropriate graphics and with cross-functional teams including merchandising, tech design, production, and sourcing.Develop seasonal color palettes and visual storytelling tools such as mood boards, fabric boards, and digital presentation assets.Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the youth activewear category.Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Design preferred.Minimum 5 years' experience in the design industry, ideally in activewear, kidswear, tween, or youth-focused apparel.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required; proficiency with MS Office and ability to hand-sketch.Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities and a solid understanding of industry trends.Portfolio required (PDF or link) to be considered.