Royal Change is a leading digital fitness media, nutrition, and apparel company. This role will be dedicated to designing fashionable and functional workout gear. We believe that athletes of all shapes and sizes deserve high-quality, stylish apparel that supports their fitness journey and enhances their performance. Our mission is to create innovative athleisure wear that combines comfort, functionality, and cutting-edge design.
Why Join Royal Change?
Be part of a passionate and innovative team dedicated to transforming lives and representing their impact in the fitness apparel industry
Opportunity to work in a creative and supportive environment
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities
Employee discounts on Royal Change products
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Hiring Range Salary: $60,000.00 USD - $120,000.00 USD base annual salary. Competitive, based on experience
Job Description:
We are seeking a talented and passionate Women’s Fitness/Fashion Apparel Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for design, a strong understanding of the latest fashion trends, and a deep appreciation for supportive, fashionable, and functional fitness apparel. As a Fashion/Apparel Designer at Royal Change, you will play a crucial role in developing and bringing to life our next line of workout and athleisure apparel while having the opportunity to help grow and oversee the product division within Royal Change with one of the top fitness professionals in the world.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Create innovative and trend-setting designs for workout and athleisure apparel.
Develop detailed technical specifications and garment construction details that are easily understood by the factories
Collaborate with the team to ensure designs meet performance, fit, and quality standards.
Use current while continuously making new sourcing contacts
Provide prototype sampling and sourcing of materials, monitor product testing
Research and stay up-to-date with the latest fashion trends, fabrics, and technologies in the fitness apparel industry.
Select fabrics, materials, and color palettes for collections.
Coordinate and participate in fittings and make necessary adjustments to designs based on feedback.
Ensure all designs align with the brand's vision, values, and aesthetic mission
Work closely with manufacturers and suppliers to oversee the production process.
Design high quality apparel from concept to product
Maintain and execute design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction that aligns to customer needs
Develop and maintain tech packs throughout the line creation process
Be familiar with current fabric, color and athletic wear trends
Present creative and trendsetting ideas for both workout wear and casual athletic wear
Manage the status of vendor relationships and orders. Meet deadlines for concept to in-house delivery
Validate apparel specifications from original design as compared to manufacturer samples
Participate in writing product descriptions and size charts to be uploaded to website
Collaborate with owners and suppliers to meet specific deadlines
Contribute to product launch preparations
Help build out and implement merchandising and design team in coordination with growing company demand and needs
Create innovative and trendsetting designs for various apparel collections, including sketches, technical drawings, and prototypes
Conduct market research to identify emerging fashion trends, fabrics, color, and techniques, and incorporate them into new designs
Work closely with the merchandising and product development teams to ensure designs are executed accurately and are meeting the desired fit intention
Source and select appropriate fabrics, trims, and embellishments that enhance the design and align with our overall brand goals and quality standards
Participate in fittings and make necessary adjustments to designs to ensure the best fit and functionality
Be proactive in correcting issues, improving workflow, and suggesting thoughtful ideas.
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously with additional special projects as assigned
Requirements:
Minimum bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field preferred but not required
Proven experience as a Fashion/Apparel Designer, preferably in the fitness or athleisure industry
5-10 Years experience in Women’s Fitness Apparel Industry
5 years minimum experience in sourcing, production, merchandising, purchasing, pricing/costing and development
Strong portfolio showcasing innovative and functional design work
Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant tools
Excellent understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and textile technologies
Strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and ability to meet deadlines
Creative, innovative, and forward-thinking mindset
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Technical design experience with fabric and garment construction, patterns and manufacturing processes
Experience in maintaining effective industry network and knowledge with industry association working committees
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills and exceptional follow-through
Excellent negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate international teams
Knowledge of trade regulations, production cycle timeline, calendar management, fabric construction and manufacturing
Proven experience as an Apparel Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing original designs
Strong sense of fashion trends and the ability to translate them into marketable designs
Beneficial but not required
Passion, love, and understanding of health and fitness to help correlate with apparel designs and understanding of consumer needs
CADP (Certified Apparel Design Professional) or
CFD (Certified Fashion Designer)
CATD (Certified Apparel Technical Designer)
CSP (Certified Sewing Professional)
CPM (Certified Pattern Maker)
Employment type
Full-time
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