# Fashion Designer

> Activate Talent · Carrollton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-11

**Salary:** USD 50,000–70,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking a **Fashion Designer specializing in Apparel Product Testing & Development** to join a growing apparel brand. This role is ideal for a designer who combines creative design capabilities with strong product development and testing experience.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing apparel products for **TikTok Shop and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) platforms**, ensuring products meet high standards for fit, comfort, quality, and customer expectations. This position involves hands-on work across the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through wear testing, supplier coordination, and product refinement.

### **Key Responsibilities**

-   Design and develop new apparel products aligned with brand direction and market trends.
-   Manage the **full apparel development lifecycle**, including concept development, sampling, testing, and production readiness.
-   Conduct **wear trials and fit evaluations** to assess garment performance, comfort, and sizing accuracy.
-   Organize and manage **U.S.-based focus groups** to gather structured feedback on design, fit, and quality.
-   Coordinate **sample development and communication with suppliers and manufacturers**.
-   Analyze testing results and customer feedback to **drive product improvements and refinements**.
-   Support **category-specific testing**, including evaluating preferences across different demographics and body types.
-   Ensure apparel designs meet **fabric performance, fit, and durability expectations** required for e-commerce customers.
-   Collaborate with internal teams to align product development with **TikTok Shop and DTC merchandising strategies**.

## Requirements

-   **Bachelor’s degree** in Fashion Design or a related field.
-   **2–3 years of experience** in apparel design and product development.
-   Experience working through the **full apparel product development cycle**.
-   Familiarity with **e-commerce fashion businesses**, ideally including TikTok Shop or DTC brands.
-   Strong understanding of **fabric behavior, garment construction, and fit performance**.
-   Experience conducting or participating in **wear testing and product evaluations**.
-   Ability to translate feedback and testing results into **actionable product improvements**.
-   Strong communication and coordination skills when working with **suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams**.

## Benefits

Candidates will be hired as contractor for a period of 6 months. Based on performance, the candidate will be switched to direct hire.

## Apply

[Apply at Activate Talent](https://apply.workable.com/careersactivatetalent/j/42BAB040EA/apply)

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