Athleta · 18 hours ago
Designer, Trims & Branding
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$86K/yr - $114K/yr
2+ years expAthleta is a company dedicated to empowering women and girls through its brand. The Designer for Trims & Branding will support the development and execution of seasonal trim and branding strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the customer experience and reinforce brand identity.
E-CommerceFashionFitness
Responsibilities
Assist in designing seasonal trim collections and branding details (e.g., heat transfers, buttons, zippers, labels, patches, etc.) across categories in alignment with brand direction
Translate concept boards and seasonal direction into detailed trim design specifications and CADs
Support creation and maintenance of BOM-ready artwork, design cards, and tech packs in collaboration with Product Development and Sourcing
Participate in handoffs, approvals, and sample reviews to ensure on-brand execution
Partner with Product Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, and Color teams to execute seasonal trims that meet aesthetic, timeline, and cost targets
Collaborate with peers to ensure cohesion across all physical brand elements
Support communication with vendors and mills, including development requests, comments, and sample tracking
Assist in maintaining seasonal timelines for trims and branding deliverables, ensuring milestones are met and sample reviews are completed on time
Help manage updates and organization of trim libraries and internal reference materials
Support the team in prepping for milestone presentations and reviews with senior design and merchandising partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Industrial Design, or related field
2–4 years of design experience, preferably in trims, branding, packaging, or accessory design
Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and manufacturing techniques related to trims and branding
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
Excellent visual communication skills; able to present ideas clearly and effectively
A detail-oriented designer with a passion for physical branding, storytelling through materials, and innovative product execution
A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, seasonal environment
Eager to learn and grow in your technical understanding of trims, packaging, and manufacturing processes
Preferred
Experience with PLM systems and 3D tools
Familiarity with sustainability trends and material innovations in trims
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.
Company
Athleta
Athleta offers women's yoga clothing, swimwear, running clothing and athletic clothing for fitness, golf & tennis. It is a sub-organization of Gap.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2008-09-22Acquired
Leadership Team
Maggie Gauger
President and CEO
Recent News
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