Global Apparel Designer

About the role

JOOLA, a table tennis and pickleball brand with an expanding presence across Asia-Pacific, is looking for a Global Apparel Designer to join its Global Product Creative team. You will own the design process from initial sketches through development and production, creating performance sportswear collections that blend performance, functionality and style. The role is based in Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Translate seasonal direction and product briefs into garment concepts, sketches and technical flats, considering athletic movement, comfort and performance fit
• Prepare technical packs with flats, construction intent, fabrics, trims, bills of materials and colourways, and maintain clear revision histories
• Research fabrics, trims, finishes and colour combinations, and develop graphics, prints and logo placements
• Coordinate sampling, take part in fit and sample reviews, and prepare sample comments and revisions
• Maintain range boards, style records and design presentations, and check collection consistency
• Work with Product, Technical Design, Development and sourcing, proposing practical alternatives when cost or manufacturing constraints arise
• Keep files, artwork and approvals organised, using digital and 3D tools where helpful, and check AI-assisted outputs for accuracy

Required profile

• Around 5 years of apparel design experience, including garment sampling and development
• Hands-on sportswear or performance apparel design experience
• Strong portfolio showing independently developed designs from concept to production
• Relevant qualification in Fashion/Apparel Design or equivalent professional experience

Required skills

• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• CLO or comparable 3D apparel tools (advantageous)
• Technical packs, bills of materials, artwork specifications and sample comments