About this role
<p><strong>Senior Designer, Teamwear APP</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design and develop seasonal teamwear collections, including apparel, graphics, and color applications aligned with brand direction.</li> <li>Translate consumer insights, athlete needs, and market trends into relevant and performance-focused design solutions.</li> <li>Execute strong product concepts from ideation through to final approval, ensuring design intent is maintained throughout development.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with Product Marketing, Product Development, and Business Unit teams to align on product briefs, costing, and commercial targets.</li> <li>Contribute to the creation of seasonal design narratives, ensuring consistency across product categories and ranges.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of design quality, fit, and functionality across all teamwear products.</li> <li>Research and apply trends in materials, trims, construction techniques, and graphics relevant to team sports.</li> <li>Support the development and evolution of teamwear design language within the brand framework.</li> <li>Prepare and deliver clear design presentations to internal stakeholders, effectively communicating concepts and rationale.</li> <li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery against critical milestones.</li> <li>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, supporting skill development and team collaboration.</li> <li>Ensure all designs comply with brand guidelines, product standards, and legal requirements.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Stakeholders</strong></p> <ul> <li>Product Marketing (PM)</li> <li>Product Development & Sourcing (PD&S)</li> <li>Business Unit (BU)</li> <li>Design Director / Design Management</li> <li>Cross-functional design teams (graphics, materials, etc.)</li> <li>Brand & Retail Marketing</li> <li>External partners and suppliers</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Sportswear Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li> <li>5–8 years of experience in apparel design, preferably in sportswear or teamwear categories.</li> <li>2-3 years of management/leadership experience</li> <li>Strong portfolio demonstrating performance apparel and/or teamwear design expertise.</li> <li>Solid understanding of construction, materials, and performance features relevant to team sports.</li> <li>Knowledge of teamwear market, including club, federation, and grassroots needs.</li> <li>Ability to translate insights into commercially viable product concepts.</li> <li>Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).</li> <li>Good understanding of product creation processes, from concept to production.</li> <li>Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.</li> <li>Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members is a plus.</li> <li>Fluency in English; Mandarin is a strong advantage.</li> </ul>