Job description
StaffKing Pte Ltd is seeking a creative and performance-driven Fashion Designer to join our sportswear division in the East Region. This role offers the opportunity to shape compelling performance apparel from concept to production, blending style with functionality for active lifestyles.
As our Fashion Designer (Sportswear), you will collaborate with product development, sourcing, and merchandising teams to translate trend forecasts into market-ready garments. You will curate fabric and trim selections, develop silhouettes, and guide the technical design process to ensure accuracy in fit, construction, and production feasibility. The position includes ownership of mood boards, color stories, and season-over-season design directions, while delivering on time and within budget. We offer AWS (Annual Wage Supplement) and a performance bonus as part of a competitive compensation package.
The ideal candidate brings a strong portfolio in sportswear or activewear, fluency with CAD tools, and a solid understanding of performance fabrics and garment construction. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly with cross-functional teams, and contribute to a collaborative studio that values innovation, quality, and sustainability.
Responsibility
- Lead end-to-end design of sportswear collections from concept through final samples, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and seasonal targets.
- Create technical flats, measurements, and detailed tech packs to guide pattern makers and production teams.
- Curate fabric and trim selections, including performance fabrics, color stories, and finishes that meet price and function requirements.
- Develop mood boards, color palettes, and silhouette explorations to translate trends into wearable designs.
- Collaborate with product development, sourcing, and manufacturing to ensure feasibility, quality, and on-time delivery.
- Oversee fittings, assess wear-test feedback, and iterate designs for fit, comfort, and performance.
- Present concepts to internal stakeholders and support marketing with product storytelling and asset generation.
Qualification
- Degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in fashion design with a focus on sportswear or activewear.
- Strong portfolio showcasing athletic or performance garments.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with 3D design software (e.g., CLO 3D).
- Knowledge of performance fabrics, textiles, and garment construction.
- Excellent sketching, color sense, and trend forecasting abilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of production processes, fittings, and technical spec documentation.