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Athleta · 7 hours ago

Senior Designer, Performance

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$107K/yr - $141K/yr

6+ years exp

Athleta is a certified B Corp committed to empowering women and girls through innovative apparel design. The Senior Designer will lead the creative development of seasonal product design, ensuring alignment with brand identity and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality apparel.

E-CommerceFashionFitness

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

ApparelFashion DesignAdobe Creative SuiteCLO softwareDesign experienceFlat sketchingTrend researchStorytelling through designCross-functional collaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

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 and athletic/performance design is a plus

Benefits

Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.

One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.

Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.

Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.

Employee stock purchase plan.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.