Gap Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Designer, Performance
SF - 2 Folsom
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expGap Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer for the Athleta Studio collection, responsible for leading the creative development of seasonal product designs. The role involves collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative, high-quality apparel that embodies Athleta’s brand identity and supports women through movement.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Lead seasonal trend and design strategy for the Studio collection, from concept through prototype
Develop and present silhouette, fabric, and color direction aligned with Athleta’s brand and business goals
Create detailed design sketches, tech packs, and CADs for sampling and production
Work collaboratively with the DPC team to create 3D sketches via CLO
Oversee concept boards, CAD presentations, and product samples for milestone reviews
Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and Marketing to align product stories with seasonal themes
Partner with Technical Design and Quality teams to evaluate fit, construction, and product performance
Mentor junior designers, providing guidance and feedback to support creative growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Apparel or Fashion Design
6+ years of design experience, preferably in women's activewear or performance apparel
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and CAD tools
Experience in CLO and CLO Set
Skilled in flat sketching, trend research, and storytelling through design
Strong communication and organizational skills; experience in cross-functional collaboration
Portfolio required
Preferred
Experience with direct-to-consumer brands
Experience in athletic/performance design
Company
Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2020-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Dickson
Chief Executive Officer
Sven Gerjets
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
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