Apparel Designer

InTandem

. Collaborate with the design team to develop and deliver seasonal apparel collections across multiple categories .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRichmond Hill • CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$70,000 - CA$90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in apparel design, including garment construction, pattern making, and fabric selection, while effectively translating market trends into commercially viable product concepts. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for working with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Apparel Design ExperienceGarment Construction KnowledgePattern Making SkillsIllustrator and Photoshop ProficiencyMarket Trend Research

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Hard Skills

Garment ConstructionPattern MakingDrapingFabric SelectionTechnical DrawingsColor ConceptsSeasonal Product DevelopmentPrints and Patterns DesignCLO Software UnderstandingAI Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

IllustratorPhotoshopInDesignCLO Software

Industry Keywords

Apparel DesignSportswearAthleisurePerformance ApparelFashion TrendsConsumer PreferencesMarket TrendsGarment DevelopmentSeasonal CollectionsFabric Innovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the design team to develop and deliver seasonal apparel collections across multiple categories
Design and develop garments for North American and international apparel markets
Research fashion, athletic, lifestyle, competitive, and market trends
Translate market insights and seasonal direction into commercially relevant product concepts
Develop seasonal product ranges, sketches, technical drawings, color concepts, and presentations
Present concepts and product recommendations to Product and other stakeholders, incorporating feedback
Select and recommend fabrics, trims, colors, and construction techniques
Partner with Sourcing to meet costing, margin, and production guidelines
Request, review, and approve fabric and trim swatches before sampling
Review product samples and provide design direction to internal and offshore development teams
Collaborate with Fit Technicians and Product teams on fit, function, construction, and design aesthetic
Provide hands-on support with pattern making, draping, fabric cutting, sewing, and garment construction
Monitor competitor activity, consumer preferences, fabric innovation, and sportswear market developments
Support and mentor junior design team members
Ensure product designs meet brand quality standards and identity
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Pattern Making, or a related discipline
7–10+ years of apparel design experience, ideally within golf, sportswear, athleisure, performance, or lifestyle apparel
Previous experience providing all elements of the design process
Understanding of CLO software, AI, and InDesign is an asset; Illustrator and Photoshop are required
Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, and manufacturing
Strong pattern-making and garment construction knowledge
Experience with draping and hands-on garment development
Strong understanding of prints, patterns, graphics, and geometric design applications
Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, color, and apparel construction techniques
Ability to research and interpret fashion and consumer trends and translate them into commercially relevant products
Strong understanding of the relationship between design, costing, margin, and manufacturability
Ability to balance creativity with commercial and business requirements
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented approach
Strong presentation skills and ability to clearly communicate design concepts and seasonal direction
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and seasonal deadlines
Collaborative team player comfortable working across multiple departments and with international partners