Senior Designer, Performance

The Gap • San Francisco, CA

35d

About The Position

As a Senior Designer for the Athleta Studio collection, you'll lead the creative development of seasonal product design-translating performance, style, and trend insights into compelling collections that embody Athleta's brand identity. You will partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design to deliver innovative, high-quality apparel that supports women through movement. From concept to execution, you'll drive silhouette, fabric, and color direction, ensuring every detail enhances both aesthetic appeal and function.

Requirements

• A strategic and detail-oriented designer who blends creativity with technical precision.
• A collaborative problem-solver with a strong sense of trend, color, and performance innovation.
• A strategic and detail-oriented designer who blends creativity with technical precision.
• A collaborative problem-solver with a strong sense of trend, color, and performance innovation.
• Bachelor's degree in Apparel or Fashion Design.
• 6+ years of design experience, preferably in women's activewear or performance apparel.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and CAD tools.
• Experience in CLO and CLO Set
• Skilled in flat sketching, trend research, and storytelling through design.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; experience in cross-functional collaboration.
• Portfolio required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with direct-to-consumer brands and athletic/performance design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal trend and design strategy for the Studio collection, from concept through prototype.
• Develop and present silhouette, fabric, and color direction aligned with Athleta's brand and business goals.
• Create detailed design sketches, tech packs, and CADs for sampling and production.
• Work collaboratively with the DPC team to create 3D sketches via CLO
• Oversee concept boards, CAD presentations, and product samples for milestone reviews.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and Marketing to align product stories with seasonal themes.
• Partner with Technical Design and Quality teams to evaluate fit, construction, and product performance.
• Mentor junior designers, providing guidance and feedback to support creative growth.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees