Designer, Wrangler Women’s
Kontoor Brands, Inc. · Greensboro, NC · 2 wk ago
Art & CreativeFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
The posting includes: "Who We Are" (company description) maybe not needed? The instruction: Use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content.
We have "Who We Are" about Kontoor Brands. Could be considered "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is about the job description. The posting includes "Who We Are" then "Job Posting Designer, Wrangler Women’s". Then description of role: "Design the next chapter of an icon." etc. Then sections: "What You’ll Do" (responsibilities). Then "What You Bring" (requirements/qualifications/skills). Then "Who You Are" (maybe cultural fit). Then "Leadership Competencies Expected For This Role". Then "Why Kontoor Brands?" (benefits). Also mention of benefits: competitive benefits program, Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Fridays, Tuition Reimbursement, discounts, etc.
Pay and Schedule: Not mentioned. So we should not include Pay or Schedule sections.
We need to decide which headings to use: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits. Possibly combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for those categories. We should include sections only if there is real specific content.
We have content for About the role: maybe the introductory paragraph after job title: "Design the next chapter of an icon..." etc. That's about the role. Could be used.
Responsibilities: "What You’ll Do" section with bullet points (multiple paragraphs). We'll convert each bullet to inside
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Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: "What You Bring" includes many items: years experience, portfolio, experience designing across categories, experience leading team, understanding garment construction, denim experience plus, instinct for fashion, ability to take direction, translate ideas, total-collection mindset, sketching/CAD skills, developing design packages, collaborative approach, communication skills, curiosity, initiative, bachelor's degree preferred, ability to travel. These could be split into Requirements (experience, education), Qualifications (maybe degree), Skills (technical skills). But we can just put all under Requirements or Skills? The instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section? But we have separate headings allowed. We could do: Requirements (experience, education), Skills (technical and soft skills). Qualifications maybe not needed if covered.
We also have "Who You Are" which is more cultural fit; could be part of Skills or maybe omitted? It's substantive but could be placed under Skills or maybe a separate section like "About You". But not in allowed headings. Could incorporate into Skills or Requirements.
Leadership Competencies: could be part of Skills.
Benefits: "Why Kontoor Brands?" includes benefits: competitive benefits program, Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Fridays, Tuition Reimbursement, discounts, resources for wellbeing, etc. We'll make Benefits section.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. Not present.
We must not include navigation etc.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
- Bring the Vision to Life – Partner closely with the Head Designer and Senior Design Director to translate the brand’s creative vision into compelling women’s product; take direction and build upon it, bringing new ideas and a strong design point of view to help move the collection forward.
- Design Across the Wardrobe – Think beyond a single category; create product and head‑to‑toe looks across women’s apparel, with versatility to work across denim and non‑denim categories while building a cohesive seasonal point of view.
- Create as One Design Team – Collaborate closely with the Head Designer and broader Design team throughout concept and development, looking beyond individual category ownership to ensure harmony across silhouette, proportion, color, fabrication, wash, print and styling; work collectively to make the total Wrangler Women’s assortment feel intentional, connected and unmistakably Wrangler.
- Know Her World – Stay immersed in fashion, culture, markets and the evolving Wrangler woman; research emerging shifts in silhouette, styling, color, material and consumer behavior, then translate those insights into ideas that feel fresh while remaining authentic to the brand.
- Bring Fresh Ideas – Be curious; explore what’s next and bring new thinking to the creative conversation; challenge expected solutions, identify white space and find unexpected ways to evolve familiar ideas while respecting the creative direction of the season.
- Turn Ideas Into Great Product – Own product from concept through pre‑production; sketch, develop materials, refine details and partner through fittings and sample reviews to protect the creative idea while achieving strong fit, construction, quality and commercial viability.
- Build the Story – Create compelling concept boards, design presentations, CADs and seasonal narratives that communicate not just what we are designing, but why it matters; confidently articulate design ideas and product intent to Design leadership and cross‑functional partners.
- Lead & Inspire – Lead and develop 1–2 team members through clear direction, thoughtful feedback and an openness to ideas; help build creative confidence, individual growth and accountability while creating an environment where people are encouraged to contribute and do their best work.
- Build Trust & Create Together – Build trusted relationships across Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design and global teams; listen, communicate openly and bring a collaborative mindset to the work, influencing through strong ideas and partnership while staying focused on creating the best possible product.
- Make It Happen – Balance creativity with execution; manage multiple workstreams against the go‑to‑market calendar, move fluidly between big‑picture thinking and detail, and deliver work with accuracy and intention.
- 7+ years of professional apparel design experience, ideally within women’s fashion, lifestyle or denim.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating taste, creativity, versatility and a clear design point of view.
- Experience designing across multiple apparel categories is highly valued.
- Experience leading, managing and developing 1–2 team members, with the ability to provide clear creative direction while empowering individual ownership.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, trims, finishing and product development.
- Denim experience, including knowledge of wash, fabric and construction, is a plus but not required.
- A strong instinct for fashion, proportion, styling, color and emerging cultural trends.
- Ability to take creative direction, build upon it and contribute new ideas that strengthen the overall vision.
- Ability to translate aspirational ideas into compelling, wearable product.
- A total‑collection mindset, with the ability to work across categories and collaborate with other designers to create a cohesive seasonal expression.
- Strong hand sketching and/or CAD skills with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Experience developing clear design packages and technical information.
- Highly collaborative approach with the ability to build trust, influence and work closely across teams and functions.
- Confident visual, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and bring others along.
- Curiosity, initiative and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑moving creative environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience preferred.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Leadership competencies: Emerging Leader, Global Agility, Purposeful Integrity, Strategic Foresight, Customer Centric Innovation, Urgency for Impact, Bold Accountability, Empowered Collaboration.
- Competitive benefits program with choice and flexibility to meet employee and family needs.
- Resources to support physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing.
- Discounts on Kontoor Brands apparel.
- Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for eligible new parents.
- Flexible Fridays.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
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for prose. We preserved all substantive info. We removed boilerplate like "Who We Are" (we didn't include that). Actually we omitted the "Who We Are" paragraph about Kontoor Brands. Is that substantive? It's about the company, not the role. The instruction: "Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So "About the role" is about the role, not company. The "Who We Are" is company overview; maybe could be considered part of "About the role"? But it's not about the role. The instruction says to include a section only when posting has real specific content for it. The "Who We Are" is not about the role, but could be considered part of "About the role"? However the example headings include "About the role". The "Who We Are" is more about the company. Might be considered extraneous but could be included under "About the role"? The instruction says "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." It doesn't forbid including company description. But the headings list doesn't include "About the company". So maybe we should incorporate that company description into the "About the role" section as a brief preamble? However the "About the role" we already wrote includes role description. Could we add a sentence about Kontoor Brands? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information". The "Who We Are" is substantive about the company. Should we preserve it? Possibly yes. We could add a short paragraph after the role description within the About the role section, or we could create a separate section like "About the company" but not allowed headings. So we should fold it into About the role. Thus
About the role
Design the next chapter of an icon. Wrangler has always stood for more than what you wear. It represents individuality, confidence, freedom and an unmistakable point of view. As Wrangler Women’s continues to evolve, we’re looking for a designer who can honor that authenticity while helping imagine where the brand can go next. We’re looking for a fashion‑minded, culturally curious apparel designer with a strong point of view and a passion for creating compelling product. Someone who sees the full look, not simply the individual item, and understands how silhouette, proportion, fabrication, wash, color, print and detail come together to create something a woman wants to wear. This is an opportunity to design across multiple women’s apparel categories, bringing fresh ideas to a globally recognized brand while translating Wrangler’s Western heritage through a modern, relevant lens. Reporting to the Head Designer for Wrangler Women’s, this designer will work closely with the Head Designer and Senior Design Director to bring the brand’s creative vision to life. They’ll take creative direction while bringing their own ideas, curiosity and point of view to the conversation, collaborating across the broader Design team to create a collection that feels cohesive from concept through development.