Senior Designer, Teamwear APP

Senior Designer, Teamwear APP

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

The Senior Designer, Teamwear is responsible for driving the design and development of innovative, performance-driven teamwear apparel. This role translates consumer insights, sport-specific needs, and brand direction into commercially successful product ranges.

As a key contributor within the design team, the Senior Designer leads creative execution across seasonal collections, ensuring consistency in design language, quality, and performance standards. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to deliver products that meet both athlete requirements and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal teamwear collections, including apparel, graphics, and color applications aligned with brand direction.
• Translate consumer insights, athlete needs, and market trends into relevant and performance-focused design solutions.
• Execute strong product concepts from ideation through to final approval, ensuring design intent is maintained throughout development.
• Collaborate closely with Product Marketing, Product Development, and Business Unit teams to align on product briefs, costing, and commercial targets.
• Contribute to the creation of seasonal design narratives, ensuring consistency across product categories and ranges.
• Maintain high standards of design quality, fit, and functionality across all teamwear products.
• Research and apply trends in materials, trims, construction techniques, and graphics relevant to team sports.
• Support the development and evolution of teamwear design language within the brand framework.
• Prepare and deliver clear design presentations to internal stakeholders, effectively communicating concepts and rationale.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery against critical milestones.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, supporting skill development and team collaboration.
• Ensure all designs comply with brand guidelines, product standards, and legal requirements.

Key Stakeholders

• Product Marketing (PM)
• Product Development & Sourcing (PD&S)
• Business Unit (BU)
• Design Director / Design Management
• Cross-functional design teams (graphics, materials, etc.)
• Brand & Retail Marketing
• External partners and suppliers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Sportswear Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–8 years of experience in apparel design, preferably in sportswear or teamwear categories.
• 2-3 years of management/leadership experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating performance apparel and/or teamwear design expertise.
• Solid understanding of construction, materials, and performance features relevant to team sports.
• Knowledge of teamwear market, including club, federation, and grassroots needs.
• Ability to translate insights into commercially viable product concepts.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Good understanding of product creation processes, from concept to production.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members is a plus.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin is a strong advantage.