Associate Designer [CLUBS- HUR]

About Us

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.

Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world. We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need.

Responsibilities

• Work with design team in designing, sketching and developing ideas for men’s sportswear line with a concentration in knit and sweater design
• Research emerging fashion trends and provide awareness of market trends in color, fabrics, style and how to interpret those trends for the brand
• Generate, update and recolor seasonal Cads for within Kaledo software
• Aid in inputting designs into 3D software
• Produce detailed tech packs and follow through the entire development of product from initial line to final pre-production samples
• Input Tech Packs into (Exenta) system
• Daily follow up with factories on tech pack creation/revision/review and submit approvals
• Review and approve labdips and strike off submits
• Interact with sales team to discuss design ideas
• Tag and organize samples for market and meetings
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related area
• 2+ years of experience in Design- menswear
• Knowledge of fashion trends and general trends in color, fabric and style
• High creativity and artistic abilities, an eye for color, texture and pattern with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, email and internet
• Previous Kaleido and/or Browzewear knowledge a plus
• Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly and follow-up
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team under critical time frames
• Self driven and experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
• Group-Term Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance Coverage options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Life Insurance

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions of this position are representative of what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The functions of this position are typically performed in an office setting and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee may be occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and distance vision.