Associate Designer, Men's Concept & Styling

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose...while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

The Associate Designer of Concept & Styling will support the Men's Design Team in executing the seasonal creative vision. This role works closely with the Director of Men's Lifestyle and Outerwear Design, Creative and Styling, and cross-functional partners in merchandising and marketing to bring design concepts to life through strong visual tools, styling execution, and highly organized creative systems. This position is ideal for a detail-minded, highly efficient creative with exceptional taste level and strong awareness of current styling and trends. The Associate Designer plays a critical role in supporting the team's fast-paced environment through precision, clarity, and strong executional skills.

What you'll get to do:
Support the creation and maintenance of visual tools & aids, including mood boards, concept decks, seasonal styling guides, and cross-functional presentation assets
Execute updates to seasonal concept decks and digital tools with speed and accuracy, ensuring alignment across teams
Assist in prepping for stage gates, including organizing presentation materials, styling looks, managing samples, and ensuring readiness of all visual communication assets
Support styling & outfitting efforts by preparing garments and tools for photoshoots, internal reviews, stage gates, and cross-functional presentations
Collaborate with design, merchandising, and marketing partners to ensure updates to design concepts are clearly reflected across decks and tools
Assist in trend research and market analysis, gathering inspiration from retail, cultural moments, sport, street, and digital platforms with a focus on menswear styling and product relevance
Maintain highly organized digital and physical design files, adhering to established asset management systems
Help manage and track seasonal samples, ensuring accuracy and readiness for fittings, reviews, style-outs and creative meetings
Support seasonal interns as needed, helping create an organized and inspiring team environment
Qualifications

Who you are:

Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Graphic Design, or related field and/or equivalent years of experience preferred
2+ years of experience in apparel design, styling, or creative marketing
Detail-oriented executor who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Strong eye for menswear styling, proportion, and trend, with a highly developed sense of taste and brand filter
Excellent visual communication skills and ability to build clean, compelling presentations
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple workstreams
Clear communicator and collaborative partner across cross-functional teams
Self-starter who takes initiative while remaining coachable and open to feedback
Additional Information

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we're proud to offer the following to our employees:

Health Insurance
Savings and Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
Paid Time Off
Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $80,100 per year - $103,005 per year.

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.