Sport Designer

Job Description

Savage X Fenty is looking for a Designer – Sport.

How do you fit in?

Are you a creative, detail-driven Sport Designer with a passion for performance/lifestyle-driven design? We’re looking for an innovative designer to join our Women’s Active & Sport team. In this role, you’ll bring product concepts to life—owning sketch development, CAD creation, and PLM management from concept through final handoff.

This position will report to the Sr. Director, Design.

What You Will Do:

Design / Create:

• Pull inspiration from sport culture, performance innovation, and global streetwear to create seasonal mood boards.

• Stay on top of trends, new techniques, and performance innovations in the activewear and sport apparel space.

• Design bras, leggings, shorts, outerwear, and performance-driven apparel that reflect the Savage X Sport aesthetic.

• Hand sketching and CAD skills are a must for communicating functional design intent.

• Brainstorm and collaborate with Graphic & Print Design on seasonal prints, graphics, and logo applications.

• Travel to Asia and Europe as needed for research, development, and vendor collaboration.

• Confidently present design concepts to both small and large groups, from internal teams to leadership.

• Partner with R&D teams on new fabric, trims, and performance material development (stretch, compression, moisture-wicking, ventilation).

• Be a positive, inspiring team member—bringing energy, creativity, and proactive solutions.

• Manage seasonal lab dip requests and color development.

Team / Collaborate:

• Partner with Technical Design & Product Development in the creation of tech packs and throughout fit sessions and wear tests.

• Collaborate with pattern makers on first prototypes to ensure functional fit and range of motion.

• Work with sourcing teams to deliver high-quality product within tight seasonal calendars.

• Manage all pre-production details: color, fabric, trim, and performance finishes to align with brand aesthetic.

• Take ownership of projects from concept through production, ensuring both performance and style standards are met.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and drive workflow efficiency.

• Prepare compelling presentation materials for seasonal reviews with Fenty & leadership.

Housekeeping:

• Manage and update linesheets, ensuring they are accurate, digital-first, and presentation ready.

• Maintain meticulous PLM records for all styles; ensure updates are captured in real time.

• Balance workload to meet all design calendar milestones.

• Position is based in Los Angeles.

What You Can Bring:

• 5-6+ years of design experience, with a strong background in activewear, performance apparel, or sport bras.

• Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite—especially Illustrator and Photoshop—for CAD development.

• Strong knowledge of activewear fabrications, including performance knits, compression, mesh, and technical finishes.

• Well-versed in sport fit and able to translate design vision through functionality, comfort, and durability.

• Innovative and creative with deep knowledge of activewear trends and market landscape.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• A collaborative team player who brings passion, positivity, and problem-solving to the table.

• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven.

• BFA/BA in Fashion Design or equivalent experience.

Where we are:

• This role will be based in our El Segundo Headquarters   

Compensation & Total Rewards:  

At Savage, we believe work and life should fit together! We continue to build a culture of flexibility, to empower you to do your best and put yourself first. Our Total Rewards program rewards employees for their hard work, supporting their health, well-being, families, and ultimately their life journey. Total Rewards at Savage includes:   

-Hybrid Work Schedule*

-Discretionary Paid Time Off*    

-Summer Fridays*    

-Healthcare Plans    

-Employee Discounts    

-401k    

-Annual Bonus Program    

-Equity Program*    

-And More    

*Varied for retail, fulfillment and fully remote roles. 

The annual base salary range for this position is from $75,000-$103,000. The range provided includes the base salary that Savage expects to pay for the role. Offered base salary will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate’s related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location.

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Savage X Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, compensate, develop, and promote regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable. At Savage X Inc., we champion a vibrant workplace culture that thrives on diversity law and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We are one team from many backgrounds, innovating through diversity of individuals, who are driven by passion for creating an inclusive space for all. Savage X Inc. will continue to champion a workplace culture that prizes diversity and inclusivity. 

We encourage you to apply regardless of meeting all qualifications and/or requirements.