Design I

THIS JOB IS ON-SITE, NOT ELIGIBLE FOR HYBRID OR REMOTE, BASED IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Marolina Outdoor is a team built for life outdoors—driven by a passion for the water, the woods, and the people who live for both. Through our brands, Huk and Nomad, we design high-performance fishing and hunting apparel that works as hard as the environments they're made for. From early casts to last light in the field, everything we create is rooted in purpose, innovation, and a deep respect for the outdoors.

The Design I is an entry-level creative role within our Design Department, supporting the development of performance apparel for Fishing and Hunting categories. Reporting directly to a Senior Designer, this individual will contribute to the seasonal design process—from initial concept through production handoff—while also providing essential administrative and organizational support to keep the design pipeline running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career designer with a passion for the outdoors and technical apparel to grow within a collaborative, fast-paced product team.

Key Responsibilities
Design & Product Development

Assist in designing performance apparel across fishing and hunting product lines, including base layers, mid layers, outerwear, and technical bottoms

Support the creation of seasonal line plans, mood boards, color, graphic and print design in collaboration with the Senior Designer

Develop detailed tech packs, flat sketches, and construction specifications for production

Collaborate with the Design team to research and select fabrics, trims, and hardware appropriate to performance end-use

Participate in fit sessions and proto reviews; document feedback and communicate changes clearly to vendors and internal stakeholders

Stay current on trends in both performance and lifestyle outdoor markets, including competitor product analysis and emerging performance technologies

Administrative & Operational Support

Maintain accurate and up-to-date product development files, design libraries, and sample tracking logs

Manage and organize design assets including CADs, tech packs, colorways, and spec sheets in shared team systems (e.g., PLM, Adobe Creative Cloud libraries)

Coordinate sample requests, track sample status, and communicate with vendors on timelines under the direction of the Senior Designer

Prepare presentation decks and line review materials for internal meetings and buy sessions

Assist in scheduling and documenting design calendar milestones, ensuring deliverables are met on time

Support cross-functional communication with merchandising, product development, and sourcing teams as needed

Requirements
Required

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience

0-2 years of professional experience in apparel design; internship experience in performance or outdoor apparel is strongly valued

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; comfort with InDesign a plus

Experience with or exposure to PLM or product management systems

Experience with AI enabled design and workflows

Familiarity with tech pack development or equivalent

Understanding of garment construction, pattern-making fundamentals, and performance fabrication

Highly organized with strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment

Basic understanding of the retail and wholesale product development calendar

Competencies & Attributes

Creative curiosity balanced with strong execution and follow-through

Consumer-centric mindset with an understanding of the functional demands of hunting and fishing environments

Eagerness to learn and receive feedback in a collaborative, mentor-supported setting

Adaptability in a dynamic product environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

Commitment to quality and accuracy in all deliverables, both creative and administrative

Personal interest in fishing, hunting and other outdoor pursuits — a genuine connection to the consumer is a meaningful advantage

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), Company matches up to 6%

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Marolina Outdoor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Nothing in this job description alters the at-will nature of employment.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as business needs change.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@marolina.com

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