Senior Designer

Born in Yosemite, forged in Quantico and built for adventure. 5.11 is a purpose-driven lifestyle brand, rooted in performance, durability, and versatility. Since 1979, we’ve created gear and apparel for people who live life without limits, delivering gear and apparel that empower them to push boundaries every day. 

We are seeking a highly creative and technically driven Senior Apparel Designer to support the continued evolution of our apparel product line. This role will help develop innovative, purpose-built product solutions that serve professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and consumers who prioritize performance, durability, and versatility.

 

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design and development of innovative apparel concepts across multiple categories within the 5.11 product portfolio.
• Translate consumer insights, market trends, and brand strategy into commercially viable and technically sound product solutions.
• Create seasonal concepts, sketches, CADs, tech packs, and presentation materials that clearly communicate design intent.
• Drive innovation across fabrics, trims, garment construction, and functional performance features.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development and Technical Design to ensure fit, functionality, manufacturability, and construction integrity.
• Partner with the Design Director and broader design team to evolve and maintain a cohesive product vision and brand aesthetic.
• Participate in fittings, prototype reviews, and product evaluations to ensure design intent and end-user performance standards are achieved.
• Research market trends, materials, and emerging technologies to inform future product opportunities and innovation.
• Present design concepts, material direction, color recommendations, and seasonal storytelling during key milestone meetings.

 

What You Bring:

• 7–10 years of apparel design experience within outdoor, workwear, active, performance, or technical apparel industries.
• Strong understanding of functional apparel construction, garment engineering, fit, and performance-driven design.
• Experience working with technical fabrics, trims, and performance materials.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Experience designing women’s apparel is a strong plus.
• Sewing, patternmaking, or technical construction knowledge is a plus.

 

 

 

Pay Range: $90,000-$110,000 annually plus bonus based on experience

 

5.11 offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity/Accident insurance; Flexible Spending Account/Health Saving Account; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Sick Time; Casual Dress Code; and Employee Discounts.

 

*If you are a regular full-time employee working at least 30 hours per week, you and your eligible dependents may participate in 5.11’s benefits program.*

 

 

 

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Sells durable technical apparel and gear for tactical professionals.