Designer – Men’s & Women’s Performance and Golf

Position Summary

Flag & Anthem is seeking a driven and experienced Designer to lead the development of premium Men’s and Women’s Performance and Golf apparel. This role is responsible for designing and executing full seasonal collections from concept through production while elevating core programs and driving innovation in performance features, fabrics, and finishes.

This role will play a key part in developing seasonal print stories and novelty graphics, including conversational prints and sophisticated all-over patterns commonly found in modern golf and performance lifestyle apparel.

The ideal candidate brings strong creative vision, technical knowledge of performance apparel, and the ability to move projects forward in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a hands-on role requiring close partnership with Product Development, Sales, Production, and Technical Design.

This is an in-office position based in Midtown Manhattan.

Key Responsibilities

-Design and develop full seasonal performance and golf collections, including core and key items

-Lead development of seasonal print direction, including novelty prints, conversational prints, and all-over repeat patterns for performance woven shirts and performance apparel.

-Develop original print concepts, motifs, and pattern layouts aligned with seasonal themes and brand aesthetic.

-Create detailed flat sketches, construction details, and full colorways for line reviews

-Partner with CAD to develop and finalize all-over repeat prints, graphics, and pattern artwork

-Attend fabric trade shows and work with mills to source elevated fabrics and performance technologies

-Conduct market research and competitive shopping across performance, active, golf, and lifestyle categories

-Build and maintain complete tech packs in PLM with accurate construction and trim details

-Present seasonal collections during design reviews with color, fabric, trim, and print direction

-Review and comment on prototypes, strike-offs, lab dips, fabric submissions, and trims

-Attend fit sessions and collaborate with Technical Design on corrections and approvals

-Provide clear sample comments and track revisions throughout development

-Approve bulk fabrics and trims

-Communicate directly with overseas and domestic factories

-Create seasonal presentation boards, PDFs, and Excel trackers

-Manage timelines and adhere to development calendar deadlines

-Assist with showroom setup and seasonal presentations as needed

Qualifications & Experience

-Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

-7–10 years of experience in performance, active, or golf apparel (men’s and/or women’s)

-Strong knowledge of performance fabrics, stretch wovens, knits, finishes, and technical trims

-Strong experience developing all-over prints, novelty prints, conversational motifs, and pattern repeats for woven performance shirts or active apparel

-Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Excel, and PLM systems

-Experience working directly with mills and factories

-Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

-Entrepreneurial mindset with a solutions-oriented approach

-High taste level with strong attention to detail and garment construction

-Passion for performance apparel, outdoor lifestyle, golf, and Americana aesthetics

-Experience designing within golf, resort, or performance lifestyle brands is highly valued

Application Requirements

Please include a portfolio or link showcasing print and pattern development, including examples of all-over prints, conversational prints, and graphics.

Benefits

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person (Midtown Manhattan)