Senior Apparel Designer

InTandem

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRichmond Hill • CanadaSenior💰 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 products. 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 ExpertiseIllustrator ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Garment ConstructionPattern MakingDrapingFabric SelectionTechnical DrawingsColor ConceptsMarket Trend ResearchProduct DevelopmentSeasonal Collection DesignGeometric Design Applications

Soft Skills

CollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

IllustratorPhotoshopCLO SoftwareA.I.InDesign

Industry Keywords

Apparel DesignFashion DesignAthleisureSportswearPerformance ApparelLifestyle ApparelConsumer TrendsFabric InnovationMarket TrendsProduct Concepts

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 to inform seasonal product direction.
Translate market insights into commercially relevant product concepts aligned with the target consumer and brand.
Develop seasonal product ranges, sketches, technical drawings, color concepts, and presentations.
Present seasonal concepts and 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.
Review and approve fabric and trim swatches and product samples throughout development.
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.
Maintain awareness of competitor activity, consumer preferences, fabric innovation, and apparel market developments.
Support and mentor junior design team members.
Ensure designs reflect 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, A.I. 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, collaboration, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to clearly communicate design concepts and seasonal direction.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and seasonal deadlines.
Comfortable working across multiple departments and with international partners.