Clevanoo LLC · 1 day ago
Designer Sports and Apparel
Manhattan, NY
Contract
Hybrid
Senior LevelClevanoo LLC is a fast-growing business within the active and lounge categories, seeking a talented Designer for Women’s Sports & Apparel. The role focuses on creating innovative product designs for sports bras, leggings, and lounge apparel while ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy and consumer needs.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Maithili K
Responsibilities
Create brand-right, commercially viable designs that reflect the seasonal conceptual direction and broader business strategy
Develop seasonal assortments with a strong focus on style, fit, fabric, and performance
Deliver product designs with speed, agility, and exceptional attention to detail
Adapt and refine designs based on feedback to ensure alignment prior to finalization
Research and interpret fashion trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights to inform product innovation
Recommend and leverage internal and external resources to source new ideas and inspiration
Execute detailed design sketches and prototypes
Develop comprehensive tech packs including construction details, drape, finishing techniques, and garment specifications
Ensure first prototypes are accurate and aligned with brand expectations
Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) in Centric and maintain accuracy throughout development
Update seasonal linesheets with sketches, color, and product details in collaboration with cross-functional partners
Partner closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Product Development, Color & Print, and Graphics teams throughout the design lifecycle
Present seasonal concepts and designs to leadership and cross-functional teams with clarity and confidence
Maintain strong, collaborative working relationships across departments to ensure seamless execution
Manage, mentor, and inspire junior design talent
Plan and prioritize workload to meet seasonal milestones and calendar deadlines
Ensure deliverables meet budget and timeline commitments without compromising design excellence
Demonstrate passion for the brand while driving accountability and high performance within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field
Proven experience designing women's activewear, performance apparel, or lounge categories
Strong knowledge of fabrications, garment construction, fit, and performance attributes
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and PLM systems (Centric preferred)
Strong technical design and sketching capabilities
Ability to interpret trend research and translate into commercially successful product
Excellent presentation, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience mentoring or leading junior designers preferred
Company
Clevanoo LLC
At Clevanoo LLC, we believe that great companies are built with great talent — and we make it our mission to connect them.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase