The Mainline Designer is responsible for entire product design process for mainline Men’s and Youth including market research, inspiration boards, designing, sketching and creating tech packs, as well as the development process of executing on materials, trims and fit to execute on seasonal lines that meet margin and assortment targets. The candidate will ensure product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy and brand ID and work closely with Merchandising and additional designers on delivering vision for Seasonal collections.
This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days a week in the office depending on meetings and sample fit/approval timing this will flex up or down in high/low seasons.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify trends and design direction, and in collaboration with other Designers clearly develop/communicate color palettes and concept/mood boards to management each season.
- Actively participate in the conceptual development of product lines and product strategy for each season.
- Present to Management team Design direction and seasonal assortment in collaboration with other Designers.
- Consistently be aware and knowledgeable of competitor brands and anticipate new design trends.
- Design and create sketches for specific Mainline Men’s and Youth categories using computer-aided design (CAD).
- Create color CADs for color and concept.
- Review product for detail and fit with Product developer.
- Continuously update all sketches from concept to bulk production.
- Work to ensure that the product styling and fit is consistent with current market trends and identify new trends.
- Make lab dips and strike-off comments to Product Developer for Factory communication.
- Coordinate the development process according to time and action deadlines.
- Create and edit tech packs – including sketches, BOM, design comments.
- Develop and create original artwork and edit existing artwork.
- Create and update graphic boards for upcoming season.
- Conduct market research to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques.
- Research and development of all pre-style development including; fabrics, washes, mock-up, drapes, tailoring bodies, trims and prints.
- Research and compile reports, trend forecasts and competitive analysis.
- Attend team meetings and clarify important style aspects and strategize on how to deliver design vision at the required price point
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong working knowledge of the men’s apparel business with emphasis in Outerwear
- Solid knowledge and working experience in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Experience with pattern making, patternmaking, and knowledge of garment construction
- Must be detail oriented
- An eye for future fashion trends
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in clothing and textiles or related field
- 3-5 years of Design and development in Apparel field
- Streetwear industry experience a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position is largely a sedentary role; however the position does work with product which would require the ability to lift boxes, pack and hang product.
TRAVEL: Limited travel
Pay: $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience designing Men's outerwear?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reston, VA 20191
