Freelance Women’s/Men’s Activewear Designer

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

We are seeking a passionate Freelance Women’s/Men’s Activewear Designer to represent our client, a well-known fashion brand located in New York. This Freelance Women’s/Men’s Activewear Designer will support the apparel team in creating excellent on-trend activewear products.

Salary/Hourly Rate: 

$40/hr – $45/hr

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a creative and trend-driven Freelance Women’s/Men’s Activewear Designer to develop innovative activewear collections that align with our brand vision and target customer. The ideal candidate has strong experience in women’s/men’s activewear design, understanding of stretch fabrics, fits, fabric development, and garment construction, with the ability to take concepts from inspiration through production-ready technical packages.

Responsibilities of the Freelance Women’s/Men’s Activewear Designer:

• Research fashion, fitness, and market trends to develop seasonal activewear collections.
• Create original concepts, sketches, CADs, and technical design packages.
• Select performance fabrics, trims, colors, prints, and graphics suitable for athletic apparel.
• Develop detailed tech packs with construction specifications, measurements, and garment details.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Sourcing teams to ensure design feasibility and cost targets.
• Review prototypes, conduct fittings, and provide comments for sample revisions.
• Ensure products meet performance, quality, fit, and comfort standards.
• Work closely with Merchandising and Marketing teams to align designs with consumer demand and brand strategy.

Required Experience/Skills for the Freelance Women’s/Men’s Activewear Designer:

• 4 – 7+ years of experience designing women’s/men’s activewear apparel.
• Strong understanding of stretch fabrics and garment construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience creating production-ready tech packs.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Freelance Women’s/Men’s Activewear Designer:

• Women’s/men’s activewear experience and understanding of stretch fabrics
• Able to design lines from the beginning through production

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field is preferred.

Benefits: 

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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