Associate Director Apparel (Performance & Active Sportswear) Reports to: Senior Director, Apparel Design & Creative Strategy About the Job At Agilitas, we are building the next generation of performance and lifestyle sportswear for India and beyond. With brands such as one8 and Lotto, our mission is to deliver best-in-class technical apparel that meets the demands of athletes and active consumers across diverse climates, sports, and lifestyles. We are seeking an Associate Director of Apparel to lead the design and development process for both mens and womens performance and active sportswear collections. While this role covers all genders, prior hands-on experience in womens high-performance apparel is a must. This leader will be responsible for driving the technical excellence, fit, and functionality of our apparel, ensuring every product delivers on performance and quality standards. This position focuses on design execution and product development working within the seasonal direction provided by the Senior Director and ensuring that designs are translated into innovative, functional, and commercially viable products. What Youll Do Lead the design and development of mens and womens performance & active sportswear collections, ensuring technical excellence and functional performance. Apply deep knowledge of womens high-performance apparel to inform fit, construction, and material choices across all product lines. Translate seasonal direction into detailed design specifications, from sketches and CADs to tech packs and prototypes. Partner closely with Materials, Product Development, and Merchandising teams to meet performance, cost, and delivery targets. Oversee fit sessions, wear testing, and performance validation processes. Manage a small team of apparel designers, providing guidance, feedback, and development plans, with responsibility for growing the team in future seasons. Ensure design files, tech packs, and development assets are delivered on time, meeting all quality requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production challenges and resolve design or construction issues quickly. Stay current on fabric innovations, technical trims, garment construction advancements, and sportswear manufacturing trends. Maintain alignment with the Senior Directors creative direction while ensuring execution meets the highest technical and quality standards. What Were Looking For 1215 years of professional apparel design experience, including minimum 35 years in womens high-performance/active sportswear. Proven ability to design and develop for both mens and womens categories. Strong technical expertise in performance fabrics, construction methods, and fit engineering. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and familiarity with PLM systems; CLO 3D or other 3D design tools is a plus. Experience managing and mentoring designers, with a track record of building high-performing teams. Strong understanding of sportswear industry standards and manufacturing processes. Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities. Must Haves Experience designing womens high-performance apparel at a leading sportswear, outdoor, or activewear brand. Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented approach to product challenges. Clear, respectful, and collaborative communication style. Passion for delivering functional, durable, and aesthetically strong performance apparel. Show more Show less
As an Associate Director of Apparel at Agilitas, you will play a key role in leading the design and development process for both mens and womens performance and active sportswear collections. Your primary focus will be on ensuring technical excellence, fit, and functionality in every product to meet the demands of athletes and active consumers. Your expertise in womens high-performance apparel is crucial for this role, as you will be responsible for translating seasonal direction into detailed design specifications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Materials, Product Development, and Merchandising, to ensure that designs are translated into innovative, functional, and commercially viable products. Managing a small team of apparel designers, providing guidance, feedback, and development plans will be part of your responsibilities, with a focus on growing the team in future seasons. Your role will involve overseeing fit sessions, wear testing, and performance validation processes to maintain the highest technical and quality standards. Staying current on fabric innovations, technical trims, garment construction advancements, and sportswear manufacturing trends is essential to ensure that the apparel meets performance, cost, and delivery targets. To excel in this role, you should have 12-15 years of professional apparel design experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years in womens high-performance/active sportswear. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and familiarity with PLM systems is required, and experience with CLO 3D or other 3D design tools is a plus. Strong problem-solving skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a collaborative communication style are must-haves for this position. If you are passionate about delivering functional, durable, and aesthetically strong performance apparel and have a proven track record in designing and developing for both mens and womens categories, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Agilitas.,
You are a senior leader with experience at the factory level in the development and commercialization teams within the athletic footwear sector. In this role, you will collaborate directly with the CEO of Mochiko and COO of Agilitas to facilitate the development of the best product & innovation pipelines in the Mochiko business, which includes major global brands such as Adidas, Puma, Skechers, Asics, Clarks, Decathlon, and more. Your responsibilities will include leading the development of new sports shoe designs, materials, and technologies to meet market demands and stay competitive. You will manage a team of designers, engineers, and product developers, providing guidance and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. It is essential to develop products that align with customer demands, exceed expectations, and meet industry standards. You will be required to optimize production costs without compromising product quality, stay updated with industry trends and customer preferences, build relationships with suppliers, ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, manage the product development budget effectively, and oversee multiple product development projects simultaneously. This role demands strong leadership and management skills, creativity, quality standards knowledge, project management proficiency, supplier relationship management experience, excellent communication skills, and financial acumen. Qualifications: - Education: A bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., footwear design, engineering, business). A master's degree will be advantageous. - Experience: 10-15 years of experience in sports shoe product development and manufacturing with a successful track record of product launches. - Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management skills. - Creativity: An innovative mindset to translate emerging trends into product concepts. - Quality: Thorough understanding of quality standards and manufacturing techniques in the shoe industry. - Project Management: Proficiency in overseeing multiple product development projects. - Supplier Management: Experience in supplier relationship management and negotiation. - Communication: Excellent communication skills for collaboration and stakeholder presentations. - Budget Management: Financial acumen to manage the product development budget effectively.,