Fitness Apparel Designer

Fitness Apparel Designer — Contract / Paid Per Tech Pack

Company: Controlled Insanity
Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Compensation: Paid per completed design and tech pack; rate agreed upon before work begins.

About the Role

Controlled Insanity is looking for an experienced apparel designer to develop new collections for our fitness apparel brand. We are seeking someone who understands gym culture, oversized silhouettes, and how to turn creative concepts into detailed, production-ready tech packs.

You will be responsible for creating cohesive drops and communicating directly with our manufacturer to answer technical questions about the pieces.

Each drop will include 10–15 distinct designs, with 1–4 colorways per design. Our goal is to produce two drops per month, totaling approximately 20–30 designs monthly. This is a contract opportunity with the potential for an ongoing working relationship.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete apparel drops that align with our brand direction, audience, and seasonal needs.
• Create original silhouettes and designs for fitness apparel, oversized pieces, and everyday gym wear.
• Develop 1–4 coordinated colorways for each design.
• Create detailed tech packs that include technical drawings, measurements, sizing and grading instructions, fabric specifications, construction details, trims, and artwork placement where applicable.
• Communicate directly with the manufacturer to clarify technical details and answer questions during sampling and production.
• Review sample photos, measurements, and feedback, and update tech packs as needed.
• Collaborate with our team to maintain a consistent look and feel across each collection.
• Manage agreed deadlines and keep design files organized and current.

Qualifications

• Previous experience designing fitness apparel, oversized apparel, athleisure, or related clothing.
• A strong portfolio showing relevant designs and completed tech packs.
• Experience working with apparel manufacturers and supporting the sampling process.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction, fit, measurements, and sizing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator or comparable apparel design software.
• Clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple designs at once.
• Ability to support our target of 20–30 designs per month within agreed timelines.

Experience working with established fitness apparel brands is strongly preferred.

Compensation and Project Structure

Payment is per completed design and its accompanying tech pack. Rates, deliverables, revision expectations, and payment terms will be agreed upon before each project begins.

Each design may include 1–4 colorways. The scope and compensation for colorway variations will also be confirmed before work begins.

Our goal is to build a consistent, long-term relationship with a designer who can help shape future Controlled Insanity drops.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume or a summary of relevant experience.
• A portfolio featuring fitness apparel, oversized wear, or similar work.
• Examples of tech packs you have created, with confidential information removed.
• Your requested rate per design and completed tech pack.
• Your availability and typical turnaround time for a 10–15-design collection.
• Any fitness apparel brands you have previously worked with.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote