Key Responsibilities
Design men's activewear collections, including joggers, open-bottom track pants, shorts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and knit tops.
Develop vintage-inspired, retro athletic, and contemporary streetwear designs.
Create original graphics, prints, colorways, CADs, and detailed tech packs.
Research trends, fabrics, silhouettes, and seasonal color palettes.
Work with licensed brands while maintaining brand identity and design standards.
Collaborate with merchandising, production, and overseas factories.
Review samples, fits, fabrications, and garment construction.
Design commercially successful collections for mass-market and specialty retailers.
Qualifications
3–5 years of professional men's apparel design experience, preferably in activewear or sportswear.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Strong graphic design and print development skills.
Experience with licensed brands and branded apparel preferred.
Knowledge of polyester knits, fleece, French terry, and performance fabrics.
Experience creating CADs, tech packs, and production-ready designs.
Understanding of mass-market retail, competitive pricing, and commercial trends.
Ability to manage multiple collections and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone with a great eye for vintage athletic styling, bold graphics, innovative prints, and trend-right silhouettes who can take a design from concept through production.
Creativity, technical expertise, and an understanding of what sells at retail are essential.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of professional men's apparel design experience, preferably in activewear or sportswear
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong graphic design and print development skills
- Experience with licensed brands and branded apparel
- Knowledge of polyester knits, fleece, French terry, and performance fabrics
- Experience creating CADs, tech packs, and production-ready designs
- Understanding of mass-market retail, competitive pricing, and commercial trends
- Ability to manage multiple collections and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be based in or willing to commute to the company office
What We Do
Silhouette America is a leading manufacturer of arts and crafts products, focusing primarily on personal desktop cutting systems. The company empowers creativity for crafters and makers through the production of electronic cutting machines, such as the Cameo and Portrait series, and accompanying intuitive design software, providing precision and control for a wide variety of creative projects.
