Sportswear Innovation Leader

15 hours ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India beBeeDesign Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000
Senior Apparel Design Lead
At our organization, we are revolutionizing the next generation of performance and lifestyle sportswear for diverse markets.

With expertise in developing technical apparel that meets the demands of athletes and active consumers, our mission is to deliver best-in-class products across various climates, sports, and lifestyles.

We are seeking a Senior Apparel Design Lead to oversee the design and development process for both men's and women's performance and active sportswear collections. While this role covers all genders, prior hands-on experience in women's high-performance apparel is essential.

This senior leader will be responsible for driving technical excellence, fit, and functionality of our apparel, ensuring every product delivers on performance and quality standards.

This position focuses on design execution and product development — working within seasonal direction provided by Senior Director and ensuring that designs are translated into innovative, functional, and commercially viable products.

Lead the design and development of men's and women's performance & active sportswear collections, ensuring technical excellence and functional performance. Apply deep knowledge of women's high-performance apparel to inform fit, construction, and material choices across all product lines.
Translate seasonal direction into detailed design specifications, from sketches and CADs to tech packs and prototypes. Partner closely with Materials, Product Development, and Merchandising teams to meet performance, cost, and delivery targets.Oversee fit sessions, wear testing, and performance validation processes. Manage a small team of apparel designers, providing guidance, feedback, and development plans, with responsibility for growing the team in future seasons. Ensure design files, tech packs, and development assets are delivered on time, meeting all quality requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production challenges and resolve design or construction issues quickly. Stay current on fabric innovations, technical trims, garment construction advancements, and sportswear manufacturing trends. Maintain alignment with the Senior Director's creative direction while ensuring execution meets the highest technical and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 12–15 years of professional apparel design experience, including minimum 3–5 years in women's high-performance/active sportswear. Key qualifications include:
  • Proven ability to design and develop for both men's and women's categories.
  • Strong technical expertise in performance fabrics, construction methods, and fit engineering.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and familiarity with PLM systems; CLO 3D or other 3D design tools is a plus.
  • Experience managing and mentoring designers, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
  • Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
  • Experience designing women's high-performance apparel at a leading sportswear, outdoor, or activewear brand.

Passion for delivering functional, durable, and aesthetically strong performance apparel is required.

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