Product Designer - Apparel (100% Remote)

Founded in 1938, our Customer is a retail and outdoor recreation services corporation. They bring you top-quality gear and apparel, expert advice, and rental equipment - while inspiring stories of life outside and outdoor experiences. They work closely with partners all over the globe, allowing them to make a larger impact across the outdoor industry. From seeking better ways of making goods, to advancing fair trade manufacturing practices, to putting profits to good use, they make it easier for customers to shop their values.

We are seeking an Apparel Designer on a contract basis to help support our Customer's business needs. This role is 100% remote.

Responsibilities:

• Support apparel design category work across sportswear categories.
• Assist with seasonal sketches, mood boards, and color CADs.
• Maintain organized digital design files.
• Manage samples and track sample-related updates.
• Prepare meeting materials for design reviews and cross-functional discussions.
• Accurately update PLM systems while meeting timeline requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development.
• Proactively identify and resolve design-related issues.
• Support shifting priorities across multiple apparel categories.
• Uphold brand values and design standards throughout the product development process.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Related degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience in apparel or product design.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage personal workflow.
• Ability to ask clarifying questions and proactively seek information.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines within a product development calendar.
• Ability to create, express, and apply a design point of view to guide product direction.
• Ability to gather and apply market trends to inform design direction.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in apparel design, particularly in sportswear.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Figma / FigJam.
• Experience working with PLM systems.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.