Job Description

Comfrt LLC is the #1 Hoodie Brand in the U.S. and the #1 Apparel Brand on TikTok globally—built on a mission to support mental health and create everything comfortable for an easy, stress-free, cozy lifestyle. Our elevated basics are worn by millions and loved for their perfect mix of comfort, style, and cultural relevance. 

We’re searching for an Apparel Designer, Athleisure + Outerwear with a sharp trend eye, elevated taste level, and strong understanding of contemporary athleisure, casual sportswear, and outerwear. This role requires a highly creative designer with strong technical skills and experience designing knits, athleisure and outerwear that are fashion-forward, comfort-driven, and aligned with the Comfrt brand DNA. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Translate trend, cultural, competitive, and fabric insights into elevated, commercially successful product 
• Design across athleisure and outerwear categories with strong understanding of silhouette, proportion, comfort, functionality, and performance 
• Research emerging trends, fabrics, trims, washes, and white space opportunities relevant to the Comfrt customer 
• Create detailed tech packs, CADs, BOMs, and construction callouts for accurate execution 
• Partner closely with Fabric and Product Development and overseas vendors throughout development, fittings, proto reviews, and production 
• Participate in fittings and provide direction on fit, comfort, construction, and garment functionality 
• Develop seasonal color palettes and support cohesive assortment building across categories 
• Create and manage visual line plans to support merchandising strategy and product flow
• Design within cost targets while maintaining elevated product integrity
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high SKU count, fast-paced environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, Product Development, and Production teams to bring product to market quickly and successfully
• Continuously evolve and elevate the Comfrt design aesthetic while maintaining alignment to brand DNA 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Strong understanding of athleisure, activewear, and outerwear construction techniques 
• Expertise in performance fabrics, fabric finishes, stretch recovery, moisture-wicking, insulation, waterproofing, wind resistance, and durability standards 
• Knowledge of garment engineering for movement, comfort, layering, and functionality 
• Experience designing knits, technical outerwear, puffers, jackets, and performance-driven apparel 
• Ability to create detailed technical sketches, construction callouts, BOMs, and tech packs 
• Knowledge of trims and functional components including zippers, drawcords, toggles, elastic systems, seam sealing, linings, snaps, and performance hardware 
• Understanding of special performance finishes, wash techniques, garment dye, and fabric treatments 
• Experience partnering closely with product development and overseas factories throughout sample execution and fittings 
• Ability to evaluate proto samples for fit, balance, mobility, construction, and functionality 
• Strong knowledge of trend research, competitive market analysis, and commercial product positioning within athleisure and outerwear 
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM systems ● Experience working in high SKU count, fast-paced environments with multiple seasonal launches 
• Strong understanding of merchandising and assortment building across core, seasonal, and fashion product categories

You Are: 

• 7+ years in apparel design with a portfolio showing exceptional taste and commercial success. Athleisure and/or Outerwear design experience preferred 
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and ideally 3D design tools. 
• Highly knowledgeable in textiles, garment construction, fit, and performance fabrics. 
• Experience managing development calendars, vendor communication and navigating production realities. 
• Strong understanding of garment costing and timelines. 
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and solutions-focused with a positive, can-do attitude. 
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages of development 
• Thrives in a high SKU count, fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities and timelines 
• Highly organized with the ability to work autonomously, manage own schedule effectively in a remote environment, and consistently meet deadlines
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability from concept through execution 
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, able to pivot quickly and work long hours when launches demand it.

Why Join Comfrt?

• Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s shaping the future of comfort and mental wellness.
• Work in a supportive, creative environment where your ideas and growth are valued.
• Enjoy Comfrt benefits such as generous paid time off, company-covered health insurance, 5% 401k match, and discounts on all Comfrt products! 
• Join a passionate team making an impact on exciting projects, all while enjoying the flexibility and collaborative support of a fully remote environment.

Comfrt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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