Lands' End, Inc.
This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon. – Thurs.). The fourth week is fully remote.
As an Associate Designer you will be responsible for designing outerwear with direction/oversight from a Sr. Designer to meet line plan requirements. You will contribute to the Design team through creative, customer-focused, and brand-right ideas. An Associate Designer interprets ideas and concepts into finished product through collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development. You will contribute to managing all stages of design, including developing themes, color, fabrications, silhouettes, and direction for the upcoming season, and you will partner with cross-functional teams to manage the product development cycle.
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; present and clearly articulate ideas. Develop themes, color, fabrications, silhouettes, and mood for the upcoming season; work with manufacturers to develop original textiles and patterns. Present development and design ideas to team members, cross-functional teams, and leadership. Create materials (presentation boards, sample mock-ups, etc.) to show ideas. Contribute to raw material research, market research, and fabric/trim development. Execute seasonal line plans and follow product development calendar deadlines; be aware of responsibilities for key milestone meetings. Partner with product development to communicate with vendors and follow through on sample development. Evaluate lab dips; approve strike-offs and trim development as needed. 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. 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. Able to meet deadlines and work in a team environment. Creatively driven with a strong point of view and 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 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. Leadership Responsibilities
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment. Education & Experience Requirements
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 relevant professional experience. Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Ability to travel as needed for work. Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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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; present and clearly articulate ideas. Develop themes, color, fabrications, silhouettes, and mood for the upcoming season; work with manufacturers to develop original textiles and patterns. Present development and design ideas to team members, cross-functional teams, and leadership. Create materials (presentation boards, sample mock-ups, etc.) to show ideas. Contribute to raw material research, market research, and fabric/trim development. Execute seasonal line plans and follow product development calendar deadlines; be aware of responsibilities for key milestone meetings. Partner with product development to communicate with vendors and follow through on sample development. Evaluate lab dips; approve strike-offs and trim development as needed. 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. 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. Able to meet deadlines and work in a team environment. Creatively driven with a strong point of view and 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 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. Leadership Responsibilities
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment. Education & Experience Requirements
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 relevant professional experience. Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Ability to travel as needed for work. Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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