Associate Designer - Men's (Hybrid from NY)

Responsibilities

• Partner and facilitate the design and development of Lands’ End products by interpreting ideas and concepts into finished product through collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development.
• Contribute research in the form of design decks, creative sketches, tears and have a point of view on design direction and be able to present and clearly articulate ideas.
• Contribute to the development of themes, color, fabrications, silhouettes, and mood for upcoming season as well as working with manufacturers to develop original textiles and patterns.
• Present development and design ideas to team members, cross functional team and leadership.
• Create materials (presentation boards, sample mock-ups, etc.) to show ideas.
• Contribute in raw material research, market research, and fabric/trim development.
• Execute seasonal line plans and follow product development calendar deadlines and be aware of responsibilities for key milestone meetings.
• Partner with product development to communicate with vendors and follow through on sample development.
• Accountable to evaluate lab dips; strike offs and trim development approvals.
• Clearly articulate design sketches with detailed call outs understanding garment construction and fabric/trim end use.
• Communicate and build relationships with cross divisional design partners, vendors and cross functional partners (PD, Tech, Merch) and follow through on sample development.
• Attend fit sessions and articulate design direction and point of view.
• In some categories, mentor an intern or design assistant.
• Collaborate with merchandising to understand sales history when designing products.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate fluency in Centric, Illustrator, and Miro - knowledge of CAD and 3D software is beneficial.
• Ability to do flat drawings/sketches for design and prototypes.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team environment.
• Creatively driven with a strong point of view and have a developed eye for color and pattern.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multitask and troubleshoot.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and exceptional follow up skills.
• Strong collaboration, process driven, creative problem solving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Knowledge of CAD is a plus.
• Independently manages projects or assignments with moderate to high complexity.
• Actively contributes to strategic planning and decision-making processes.

Skills

• Demonstrate fluency in Centric, Illustrator, and Miro - knowledge of CAD and 3D software is beneficial.
• Ability to do flat drawings/sketches for design and prototypes.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team environment.
• Creatively driven with a strong point of view and have a developed eye for color and pattern.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multitask and troubleshoot.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and exceptional follow up skills.
• Strong collaboration, process driven, creative problem solving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Knowledge of CAD is a plus.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel or Fashion Design or a relevant field or equivalent experience with a strong sense of garment construction.
• 2-5 years of experience at the Assistant or Associate Designer level.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Compensation & Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.
• An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location, and business or organizational needs.
• This position may also be eligible for annual merit increase, bonus, and/or incentive compensation.
• We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, and disability benefits.

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