DescriptionThis design role sits within a highly creative, culture-driven apparel team focused on building innovative lifestyle and sport-inspired product. The environment encourages originality, boundary-pushing ideas, and purposeful design. The ideal candidate is someone who brings strong cultural awareness, creativity, and a deep understanding of communities and subcultures that influence sport, fashion, and street style.
This role values designers who can translate cultural insights, narratives, and influences into compelling apparel concepts that honor the past, elevate the present, and shape the future of style and sport.
Who You'll Work WithThis position reports to a Creative Director and collaborates with a cross-functional team within the Global Energy Apparel group. Collaboration spans partners in Graphic Design, Product Management, Merchandising, Materials/Trim Development, Technical Development, and Sourcing.
The designer will translate consumer and athlete insights into trend-right lifestyle apparel product. This role does
not include direct reports.
Who We Are Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in an apparel design environment working with materials, trims, design, and fit.
- Strong foundational design skills: sketching, drawing, analog and digital illustration.
- 3D design experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, concept creation, color theory, and design presentation.
- Ability to clearly convey design ideas to internal and external partners.
- Solid understanding of apparel materials, color use, trims, and fit standards.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating apparel/fashion design experience, ideally including lifestyle apparel or collaborative projects.
What You'll Work On- Execute apparel design aligned with defined creative direction for collaborations, partnerships, and seasonal concepts.
- Develop designs from concept to final execution - including refinement, prototyping, and reviewing materials and details to support the intended narrative.
- Collaborate with Directors and designers to elevate concepts and maintain creative intent across product creation, including assisting with tech packages.
- Work cross-functionally with Product Design, Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and external partners to deliver cohesive, high-quality results within timelines.
- Explore innovative materials, silhouettes, construction techniques, and graphic ideas to support collaboration and creative innovation.
- Present work clearly to stakeholders, articulating design rationale, cultural context, and execution decisions.
- Manage design presentations and communicate concepts effectively to ensure alignment with timelines, operational requirements, and brand standards.
Experience LevelEntry LevelJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Hillsboro, OR.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $74.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Hillsboro,OR.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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