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Apparel Designer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in fashion design, textile science, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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The Designer Apparel creates original, consumer-relevant and commercially viable designs for the adidas Golf Apparel range, with primary ownership of assigned categories and seasonal product stories. The role translates category briefs and design direction into complete product concepts that reflect adidas design language while meeting consumer, performance, fit, cost and creation requirements.
The role manages the design process for assigned Apparel products from research and concept development through technical handoff, fitting reviews, prototyping and commercialization. Working closely with Product Marketing, Product Development, Materials Development and cross-functional creation teams, the Designer Apparel helps build a cohesive golf collection across Apparel, Footwear and Accessories.
Key Responsibilities
Apparel Design and Creative Execution
- Research and interpret golf, sport, lifestyle, fashion, consumer and competitive trends relevant to the Apparel category.
- Create concepts, sketches, graphics, color direction, material ideas and presentations for assigned Apparel categories.
- Lead seasonal design execution for assigned categories, including Women’s Apparel and additional categories as business needs require.
- Translate approved concepts into complete design packages and technical handoffs, including CADs, graphics, color applications, material selections, trim direction, specifications and construction intent.
- Apply adidas design language, brand standards, legal guidance and sustainability expectations to all work.
- Present design concepts, seasonal stories and category recommendations at key creation and milestone meetings.
Product Creation Partnership
- Partner with Product Marketing to ensure design solutions address consumer needs, category strategy, product briefs and target price points.
- Partner with Product Development and Materials Development to resolve feasibility, cost, quality, fit, performance and manufacturing considerations while protecting design intent.
- Participate in fittings, prototype reviews, sample evaluations and product creation milestones, providing clear and timely design feedback.
- Manage assigned design workload and deliverables against the seasonal calendar and key milestones.
- Maintain accurate design files, specifications, approvals and presentation materials in relevant systems.
Innovation and Collaboration
- Explore new silhouettes, material innovations, construction methods, graphics, fits and performance solutions for golf apparel.
- Use athlete, consumer and marketplace insights to improve product performance, functionality and visual appeal.
- Contribute to cohesive cross-category design stories across Apparel, Footwear and Accessories.
- Build productive working relationships with internal partners, suppliers and external creative resources.
Decision Scope and Accountability
- Own design execution and recommendations for assigned Apparel products within approved category and design direction.
- Accountable for creative quality, technical completeness, milestone readiness and accurate handoff of design deliverables.
- Escalate design feasibility, fit, cost, sourcing, legal or timeline risks to Design leadership.
Key Relationships
Core Partners
- Senior Design Manager and broader Golf Design team
- Apparel Product Marketing
- Apparel Product Development
- Materials Development
Broader Network
- Sourcing, suppliers, innovation, testing and quality partners
- Brand Marketing, Sports Marketing, athletes and consumer insight partners
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong apparel design capability with an original and consumer-focused point of view.
- Proficiency in the end-to-end apparel design process from research and concept development through technical handoff and commercialization.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, materials, trims, color and manufacturing processes.
- Strong sketching, visualization, color, material and presentation capability.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and relevant 2D or 3D design tools.
- Ability to balance creativity with cost, quality, manufacturability and timing.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
Requisite Education & Experience / Minimum Qualifications
- University degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design or a related field.
- 4+ years of professional apparel design experience.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, creative vision and execution within performance, sport or lifestyle apparel.
- Experience working with cross-functional product creation teams and suppliers.
- Experience with fittings, garment construction and technical design processes.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $103,500 - $118,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Carlsbad, California.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
- COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.
- OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
- INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
- TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
- INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
- RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.
Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.
Job Title: Designer Apparel - Golf
Brand:
Location: Carlsbad
TEAM: Design
State: CA
Country/Region: US
Contract Type: Full time
Number: 549013
Date: Sep 8, 2026
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
The Designer Apparel creates original, consumer-relevant and commercially viable designs for the adidas Golf Apparel range, with primary ownership of assigned categories and seasonal product stories. The role translates category briefs and design direction into complete product concepts that reflect adidas design language while meeting consumer, performance, fit, cost and creation requirements.
The role manages the design process for assigned Apparel products from research and concept development through technical handoff, fitting reviews, prototyping and commercialization. Working closely with Product Marketing, Product Development, Materials Development and cross-functional creation teams, the Designer Apparel helps build a cohesive golf collection across Apparel, Footwear and Accessories.
Key Responsibilities
Apparel Design and Creative Execution
- Research and interpret golf, sport, lifestyle, fashion, consumer and competitive trends relevant to the Apparel category.
- Create concepts, sketches, graphics, color direction, material ideas and presentations for assigned Apparel categories.
- Lead seasonal design execution for assigned categories, including Women’s Apparel and additional categories as business needs require.
- Translate approved concepts into complete design packages and technical handoffs, including CADs, graphics, color applications, material selections, trim direction, specifications and construction intent.
- Apply adidas design language, brand standards, legal guidance and sustainability expectations to all work.
- Present design concepts, seasonal stories and category recommendations at key creation and milestone meetings.
Product Creation Partnership
- Partner with Product Marketing to ensure design solutions address consumer needs, category strategy, product briefs and target price points.
- Partner with Product Development and Materials Development to resolve feasibility, cost, quality, fit, performance and manufacturing considerations while protecting design intent.
- Participate in fittings, prototype reviews, sample evaluations and product creation milestones, providing clear and timely design feedback.
- Manage assigned design workload and deliverables against the seasonal calendar and key milestones.
- Maintain accurate design files, specifications, approvals and presentation materials in relevant systems.
Innovation and Collaboration
- Explore new silhouettes, material innovations, construction methods, graphics, fits and performance solutions for golf apparel.
- Use athlete, consumer and marketplace insights to improve product performance, functionality and visual appeal.
- Contribute to cohesive cross-category design stories across Apparel, Footwear and Accessories.
- Build productive working relationships with internal partners, suppliers and external creative resources.
Decision Scope and Accountability
- Own design execution and recommendations for assigned Apparel products within approved category and design direction.
- Accountable for creative quality, technical completeness, milestone readiness and accurate handoff of design deliverables.
- Escalate design feasibility, fit, cost, sourcing, legal or timeline risks to Design leadership.
Key Relationships
Core Partners
- Senior Design Manager and broader Golf Design team
- Apparel Product Marketing
- Apparel Product Development
- Materials Development
Broader Network
- Sourcing, suppliers, innovation, testing and quality partners
- Brand Marketing, Sports Marketing, athletes and consumer insight partners
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong apparel design capability with an original and consumer-focused point of view.
- Proficiency in the end-to-end apparel design process from research and concept development through technical handoff and commercialization.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, materials, trims, color and manufacturing processes.
- Strong sketching, visualization, color, material and presentation capability.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and relevant 2D or 3D design tools.
- Ability to balance creativity with cost, quality, manufacturability and timing.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
Requisite Education & Experience / Minimum Qualifications
- University degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design or a related field.
- 4+ years of professional apparel design experience.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, creative vision and execution within performance, sport or lifestyle apparel.
- Experience working with cross-functional product creation teams and suppliers.
- Experience with fittings, garment construction and technical design processes.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $103,500 - $118,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Carlsbad, California.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
- COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.
- OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
- INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
- TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
- INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
- RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.
Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.
Job Title: Designer Apparel - Golf
Brand:
Location: Carlsbad
TEAM: Design
State: CA
Country/Region: US
Contract Type: Full time
Number: 549013
Date: Sep 8, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Apparel Designer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to apparel design. A degree in fashion merchandising or textile engineering typically qualifies, but a general fine arts degree may trigger a Request for Evidence without additional documentation linking your coursework to the role.
Target brands with active LCA filing histories
Search the OFLC Wage Search for Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC code 27-1022, which covers fashion designers. Employers with multiple certified LCAs in recent years have an established H-1B sponsorship process and are less likely to delay your petition over unfamiliarity.
Use Migrate Mate to filter apparel employer sponsors
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history for design roles, so you can skip companies that have never sponsored and focus your applications on brands already set up to file your petition before the April cap deadline.
Build a portfolio that documents specialty occupation
Your portfolio should show degree-level technical work: CAD sketches, tech packs, textile specification sheets, and construction analysis. Officers reviewing H-1B petitions for creative roles scrutinize whether the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree, and visual evidence of technical complexity strengthens your case.
Negotiate an offer letter before the registration window opens
H-1B registration runs in March for an October 1 start. Your employer needs a signed offer and a completed LCA certified by DOL before filing. Finalizing your offer in January or February gives both sides enough runway to meet that timeline without rushing paperwork.
Confirm prevailing wage tier matches your offered salary
DOL assigns apparel designer roles to one of four wage levels based on experience and supervisory duties. Your employer's LCA must certify a salary at or above the prevailing wage for your level and work location, so cross-check their offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing.
H-1B Visa Apparel Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Apparel Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in fashion design, textile science, apparel production, or a closely related field. The employer must show the degree requirement is standard for the role in the industry. Generic design positions that accept any bachelor's degree may face USCIS scrutiny, so job descriptions should specify the relevant field explicitly.
Which employers in the apparel industry commonly sponsor H-1B visas for designers?
Large apparel brands, sportswear companies, and fast-fashion retailers with in-house design teams are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for designer roles. Smaller boutique studios and startups often lack the infrastructure to file independently. You can browse verified H-1B-sponsoring employers with open apparel design positions on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history.
How does a portfolio factor into an H-1B petition for an Apparel Designer?
Your portfolio isn't submitted directly to USCIS, but it supports the employer's argument that the role requires specialized, degree-level skills. Tech packs, CAD construction drawings, and textile specification documents demonstrate technical complexity beyond general artistic work. If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence questioning specialty occupation, a strong portfolio can be included as a supporting exhibit.
Can a freelance or contract apparel design arrangement qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship, which generally excludes pure freelance arrangements. Short-term project contracts may qualify if the employer controls the work, sets the hours, and directs the output. Third-party placements through a staffing agency can work, but USCIS applies additional scrutiny to verify that the end client's role constitutes specialty occupation.
What happens to H-1B status if an apparel designer is laid off before the visa period ends?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before the grace period expires to maintain your status. Starting your job search immediately after a layoff, including on Migrate Mate, is important given how quickly that window closes.