Associate Designer - Men's (Hybrid from NY or WI)

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 Men's apparel with direction/oversight from a Sr. Designer to meet line plan requirements. You will contribute to the Design team through your creative, customer‑focused and brand‑right ideas. An Associate Designer interprets ideas and concepts into finished product through collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development, and manages all stages of design such as developing themes, color, fabrications, silhouettes, and direction for the upcoming season.

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, and tears, and provide a point of view on design direction while presenting and clearly articulating ideas.

Develop themes, color, fabrications, silhouettes, and mood for the upcoming season and 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.

Conduct raw material research, market research, and fabric/trim development.

Execute seasonal line plans and adhere to the product development calendar, attending key milestone meetings.

Partner with product development to communicate with vendors and follow through on sample development.

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.

Build relationships with cross‑divisional design partners, vendors, and cross‑functional partners (PD, Tech, Merch); follow through on sample development.

Attend fit sessions and articulate design direction and point of view.

Mentor an intern or design assistant in some categories.

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 produce 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 a developed eye for color and pattern.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and troubleshoot.

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, 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.

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.

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