Activewear Womenswear Designer
A fast-growing fashion company in Dubai is seeking a womenswear designer with a strong focus on activewear. If you have a deep understanding of global athleisure trends, a knack for performance-driven design, and experience creating for the modern, health-conscious consumer, this could be a great opportunity to take your career international.
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai. You’ll join a collaborative studio environment, working alongside designers, merchandisers, and brand leads to develop trend-forward, functional, and commercially viable collections.
Responsibilities
Design seasonal womenswear collections with a strong activewear and athleisure focus
Conduct trend and market research across sportswear, wellness, fitness, and digital communities
Create detailed CADs, tech packs, and production specifications for development and sampling
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (buying, production, merchandising) to bring collections to life
Respond to performance and style trends with fast, innovative design solutions
Use customer feedback and performance metrics to refine and evolve product offerings
Stay informed on global activewear markets, innovations in fabric and construction, and competitor activity
Requirements
Degree in Fashion Design or a related field
2–5 years of experience in womenswear design, ideally in activewear, sportswear, or athleisure
Strong knowledge of performance fabrics, functional details, and ergonomic design
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; 3D design skills are a plus
Solid understanding of garment construction and technical development
Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines
Awareness of fitness and wellness trends, influencer culture, and the evolving active lifestyle market
This role is based in Dubai, one of the world’s fastest-growing fashion and wellness hubs. If you’re ready to grow your design career in an international, innovation-led environment — and you bring a modern, performance-driven approach to womenswear — we’d love to hear from you.