We are looking for an experienced Seamless Apparel Designer to lead the creation of cutting-edge seamless garments, focusing on activewear, athleisure, and performance wear. In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and execute innovative, high-performance, and functional apparel using seamless knitting technologies.
Requirements
- Design seamless (circular knit and warp knit) garments, including activewear, athleisure, shapewear, and other performance-related apparel with strong focus on Women’s apparel and partial men’s ideation and execution.
- Ability to work with direction coming from Senior Designer and Creative Director to execute on Alo aesthetic and design.
- Travel is needed for this position to Seamless suppliers to work with vendors from concept to production stages to ensure products design and fit intention.
- Collaborate with product development teams to develop innovative designs that are aligned with the brand’s vision and customer needs.
- Create technical sketches and design specifications to ensure a smooth production process.
- Analyze emerging trends and integrate them into the design process, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and performance.
- Conduct fabric research, sourcing, and testing to ensure optimal performance of designs.
- Partner with the technical design team to refine fit, construction, and overall product quality.
- Manage design projects from concept through final production, maintaining attention to detail and adherence to timelines.
- Continuously innovate with new knitting technologies, yarns, and eco-friendly materials to push the boundaries of seamless design.
- Strong presentation skills for milestone meetings seasonally.