Design lead (sportswear), Jalandhar

Industry: Apparel&Fashion— Performance Sportswear and Activewear design for consumer and athletic markets. We create high-performance garments that combine technical functionality with market-leading aesthetics for athletes and active consumers. Primary job title: Lead Sportswear Designer. Location: India — On-site role focused on studio-based product leadership and cross-functional delivery.Role&Responsibilities Define and drive seasonal design direction for sportswear and activewear collections, translating trend insights into cohesive product lines and concept boards. Create detailed technical flats, spec sheets and tech packs; oversee prototype iterations, fit sessions and final approvals to ensure correct fit, function and finish.Lead material and trim selection with a focus on performance textiles, moisture management, stretch, compression and durability; collaborate with suppliers to source and validate components. Manage end-to-end product development timelines and line plans, coordinating with product managers, sourcing, production and marketing to meet launch dates and commercial targets.Mentor and coach designers and junior patternmakers; establish design standards, best practices and quality checkpoints to raise team output and consistency. Partner with vendors to optimize cost, quality and manufacturability while maintaining brand performance standards and compliance with labeling and care requirements.Skills&Qualifications Must-Have Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop CLO 3D Gerber AccuMark Patternmaking Tech pack creation Performance textiles Fit and sizing Preferred 3D prototyping Sustainable materials Vendor development Benefits&Culture Highlights Studio-based, collaborative design environment working on athlete-focused, high-performance product roadmaps. Opportunity to lead a growing design team and influence product strategy across seasonal cycles. Hands-on role with close cross-functional exposure to sourcing, production and commercial teams.Skills: gerber accumark,adobe photoshop,design,sportswear,adobe illustrator