Part-Time Sock & Apparel Designer – Outdoor Performance

This Is Never Work; Brixton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A performance apparel brand in the UK is looking for a Sock & Apparel Designer to lead the design and innovation of socks and clothing. The role requires creativity, technical skills, and a passion for outdoor performance apparel. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, at least three years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Adobe tools. The work environment is family-friendly and offers flexible hours, along with opportunities for growth as the business expands globally.

Benefits

Mental health days

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly work environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience in apparel and/or sock design, ideally within outdoor, sports, or performance lifestyle brands.
• Solid understanding of knit structures and sock construction.

Responsibilities

• Research global trends, market insights, and competitor activity.
• Develop and present seasonal design concepts across socks and apparel.
• Design technical and lifestyle socks and apparel using Adobe Illustrator.
• Research emerging yarns and sustainable material technologies.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Knit structures

Sock construction

Technical apparel development

Communication

Sketching

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design

Job description

A performance apparel brand in the UK is looking for a Sock & Apparel Designer to lead the design and innovation of socks and clothing. The role requires creativity, technical skills, and a passion for outdoor performance apparel. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, at least three years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Adobe tools. The work environment is family-friendly and offers flexible hours, along with opportunities for growth as the business expands globally.