Blue Associates Sportswear Ltd - Sportswear design & sourcing
Fashion Designer Sportswear
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Company Description
Blue Associates Sportswear Ltd is a specialist in designing, developing, and sourcing performance sportswear for established global brands and sportswear startups. Founded in 1997, the company offers a comprehensive turnkey service that covers brand creation, design, product development, sourcing, production, and marketing support. Blue Associates Sportswear works across multiple sporting categories, including outdoor, ski, marine, golf, cycle, run, gym and fitness, and equestrian. Team members collaborate closely with clients to deliver innovative, functional, and market-ready sportswear collections tailored to diverse performance needs.
Role Description
This full-time, on-site Fashion Designer / Developer - Sportswear role is based in Berkhamsted. The Fashion Designer / Developer will create performance-driven sportswear collections, from initial concept and sketching through to final samples, aligned with client brand identity and market trends. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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- Researching fabrics and trims
- Developing technical drawings and specifications
- Collaborating with product development and sourcing teams
- Attending fittings to refine garment performance and fit
The role also involves:
- Working with suppliers and manufacturers
- Preparing presentation materials for clients
- Supporting the continuous improvement of design processes to meet timelines and quality standards
Qualifications
- Strong Fashion Design and Fashion skills focused on performance sportswear, including concept development and technical sketching.
- Knowledge of Textiles, including performance fabrics, construction techniques, and material properties suitable for various sports.
- Experience with Fitting processes, translating feedback into improved comfort, function, and silhouette across different sports categories.
- Practical Embroidery skills and familiarity with embellishment techniques for branding and aesthetic detail on sportswear.
- Proficiency with design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar CAD tools) and creation of technical packs.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work with internal teams, clients, and suppliers.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and respond to fast-changing market trends.
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Relevant education in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field, and prior experience designing sportswear or activewear is highly beneficial.
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