Apparel Designer, Athleisure + Outerwear

Comfrt•,

17h•Remote

About The Position

Comfrt LLC is the #1 Hoodie Brand in the U.S. and the #1 Apparel Brand on TikTok globally—built on a mission to support mental health and create everything comfortable for an easy, stress-free, cozy lifestyle. Our elevated basics are worn by millions and loved for their perfect mix of comfort, style, and cultural relevance. We’re searching for an Apparel Designer, Athleisure + Outerwear with a sharp trend eye, elevated taste level, and strong understanding of contemporary athleisure, casual sportswear, and outerwear. This role requires a highly creative designer with strong technical skills and experience designing knits, athleisure and outerwear that are fashion-forward, comfort-driven, and aligned with the Comfrt brand DNA.

Requirements

Strong understanding of athleisure, activewear, and outerwear construction techniques
Expertise in performance fabrics, fabric finishes, stretch recovery, moisture-wicking, insulation, waterproofing, wind resistance, and durability standards
Knowledge of garment engineering for movement, comfort, layering, and functionality
Experience designing knits, technical outerwear, puffers, jackets, and performance-driven apparel
Ability to create detailed technical sketches, construction callouts, BOMs, and tech packs
Knowledge of trims and functional components including zippers, drawcords, toggles, elastic systems, seam sealing, linings, snaps, and performance hardware
Understanding of special performance finishes, wash techniques, garment dye, and fabric treatments
Experience partnering closely with product development and overseas factories throughout sample execution and fittings
Ability to evaluate proto samples for fit, balance, mobility, construction, and functionality
Strong knowledge of trend research, competitive market analysis, and commercial product positioning within athleisure and outerwear
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM systems
Experience working in high SKU count, fast-paced environments with multiple seasonal launches
Strong understanding of merchandising and assortment building across core, seasonal, and fashion product categories
7+ years in apparel design with a portfolio showing exceptional taste and commercial success.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and ideally 3D design tools.
Highly knowledgeable in textiles, garment construction, fit, and performance fabrics.
Experience managing development calendars, vendor communication and navigating production realities.
Strong understanding of garment costing and timelines.
Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and solutions-focused with a positive, can-do attitude.
Strong ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages of development
Thrives in a high SKU count, fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities and timelines
Highly organized with the ability to work autonomously, manage own schedule effectively in a remote environment, and consistently meet deadlines
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability from concept through execution
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, able to pivot quickly and work long hours when launches demand it.

Nice To Haves

Athleisure and/or Outerwear design experience preferred
Ideally 3D design tools

Responsibilities

Translate trend, cultural, competitive, and fabric insights into elevated, commercially successful product
Design across athleisure and outerwear categories with strong understanding of silhouette, proportion, comfort, functionality, and performance
Research emerging trends, fabrics, trims, washes, and white space opportunities relevant to the Comfrt customer
Create detailed tech packs, CADs, BOMs, and construction callouts for accurate execution
Partner closely with Fabric and Product Development and overseas vendors throughout development, fittings, proto reviews, and production
Participate in fittings and provide direction on fit, comfort, construction, and garment functionality
Develop seasonal color palettes and support cohesive assortment building across categories
Create and manage visual line plans to support merchandising strategy and product flow
Design within cost targets while maintaining elevated product integrity
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high SKU count, fast-paced environment
Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, Product Development, and Production teams to bring product to market quickly and successfully
Continuously evolve and elevate the Comfrt design aesthetic while maintaining alignment to brand DNA