Job Description
About Comfrt LLC
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.
Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Translate trend, cultural, competitive, and fabric insights into elevated, commercially successful product.
* Design across athleisure and outerwear categories with a 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.
Skills and Qualifications
* 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, elastics, 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.
You Are
* 7+ years in apparel design with a portfolio showing exceptional taste and commercial success.
* Athleisure and/or outerwear design experience preferred.
* 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 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.
Why Join Comfrt?
Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s shaping the future of comfort and mental wellness. Work in a supportive, creative environment where your ideas and growth are valued. Enjoy Comfrt benefits such as generous paid time off, company-covered health insurance, 5% 401k match, and discounts on all Comfrt products! Join a passionate team making an impact on exciting projects, all while enjoying the flexibility and collaborative support of a fully remote environment. Comfrt is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
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