We’re looking for a Designer to lead the design and development of seasonal apparel and accessories collections within our activewear category in Dubai. You’ll own the creative process from trend research through to final tech pack, working closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver commercially strong, on-trend collections every season.
About the Role – Private Label Apparel & Activewear Design
Core Focus: Leading seasonal design plans for the assigned activewear category
Design Process: Mood boards, color palettes, lab dip submissions, sketching, and tech pack development
Commercial Validation: Benchmarking against competitor product to validate design direction
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Product Development, Quality, Suppliers, and Assistant Designer
Timeline Ownership: Delivering designs and tech packs against collection critical path timelines
Career Growth & Private Label Design Impact
Strategic Location: Dubai – a growing hub for private label and activewear apparel design
End-to-End Ownership: Full product development cycle from concept through final sample
Commercial Discipline: Balance creative vision with commercial viability and regional relevance
Career Growth: Build a well-rounded apparel design career spanning creative direction and technical execution
Position Overview
This Designer – Apparel & Activewear role executes the seasonal design plan for the assigned category, building seasonal mood boards in partnership with the Design Manager and developing color palettes while managing lab dip submissions with suppliers. You will sketch and design commercially viable, regionally relevant collections, benchmark against competitor product, partner closely with Product Development, Quality, and Suppliers, deliver designs and tech packs against critical path timelines, and support graphics and technical documentation alongside an Assistant Designer.
Why This Role Matters: As Designer for Apparel & Activewear, you own the full creative and technical journey of seasonal collections, from trend research and mood boards through to final tech packs ready for production, apply hands-on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills alongside deep knowledge of apparel construction, pattern-making, and lab dips, balance genuine creative vision with commercial discipline to deliver collections that are both on-trend and viable, coordinate closely across Product Development, Quality, and Supplier teams to keep every season on schedule, and build a well-rounded apparel design career with real end-to-end product ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Seasonal Design Planning
- Execute the seasonal design plan for the assigned category
- Build seasonal mood boards in partnership with the Design Manager
Color, Sketching & Design Development
- Develop seasonal color palettes and manage lab dip submissions with suppliers
- Sketch and design collections that are commercially viable and regionally relevant
- Benchmark against competitor product to validate design direction
Cross-Functional Execution
- Partner closely with Product Development, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure aligned execution
- Deliver designs and tech packs in line with collection critical path timelines
Technical Documentation & Support
- Support graphics and technical documentation as needed, working alongside an Assistant Designer
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or a related field
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of design experience
- At least 2 years of recent experience designing apparel for a retailer or brand in the lifestyle or outdoor space
- Hands-on experience across the full product development cycle, from concept through to final sample
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; Adobe Certified Professional is a plus
- Experience building apparel-specific tech packs and supporting graphic elements
- Solid understanding of apparel construction, measurements, and pattern-making
- Familiarity with forecasting tools and methodologies
- Working knowledge of lab dips, color palettes, and fabric application
- Exposure to 3D design tools and/or AI-driven design technologies is an advantage
Essential Skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills, able to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills across design, product development, quality, and supplier teams
- Fluent English required
About This Private Label Design Opportunity
This Designer role sits within a private label apparel and activewear category in Dubai, offering the opportunity to lead seasonal collection design from trend research through to final tech pack. The position suits a designer who can balance creative vision with commercial discipline in a fast-paced, collaborative product environment, working alongside Product Development, Quality, Suppliers, and an Assistant Designer.
Career Excellence: Own seasonal apparel and activewear collections from concept to tech pack in a fast-paced, collaborative Dubai design environment.
Who Should Apply?
- Apparel/Activewear Designers: With 6+ years and recent lifestyle or outdoor apparel experience
- Private Label Product Developers: Comfortable owning collections from concept through final sample
- Tech Pack Specialists: Strong in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and technical documentation
- Lab Dip/Color Coordination Designers: Experienced managing color and fabric submissions with suppliers
- Cross-Functional Design Leaders: Skilled coordinating with Product Development, Quality, and Suppliers
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