Apparel and Color Designer I

About Us
Stio® is an omni-channel mountain brand that designs, develops and sells beautiful, functional, and innovative apparel, footwear and other accessories infused with the soul of the mountain lifestyle. With headquarters in Jackson, Wyoming, Stio draws inspiration from the surrounding Teton Range and offers products via Stio.com, catalog, B2B and its Mountain Studio® retail locations. We live and love mountain life, and as such see ourselves as caretakers of the resources that provide it. We are proud partners of Protect Our Winters and the Conservation Alliance among many other organizations. We have a strong preferred materials platform, use Bluesign® approved textiles wherever possible, audit our supply chains for best practices, and operate our workplaces responsibly. We think that outside is the best side and that you can't improve on nature. It's good for mind, body and soul, and it's our responsibility to help enable access for all people, regardless of race, gender, beliefs, background or ability. We strive for inclusion at Stio and in our local and national communities.

YOUR ROLE
The Apparel Designer I supports Design team initiatives across Product, Color, and Merchandising Design for outerwear and sportswear apparel and accessories, adult and kids. This role keeps the design process efficient and organized, working cross‑functionally from concept through execution. The Designer I conducts inspiration research and trend analysis to inform seasonal creative direction and color R&D. They support early‑season ideation through sketch and tech pack execution, partnering with stakeholders to align with line planning and merchandising needs. This role also manages design documentation and files to ensure accuracy across teams. Clear communication is key: the Designer I shares concepts, themes, and aesthetics with Product Development and cross‑functional partners throughout the product lifecycle. Ultimately, they help bring the brand’s design philosophy to life — creating products with high‑quality fit, function, form, and fabric rooted in an authentic mountain lifestyle.

Your Responsibilities

Utilize trend services and participate in industry trade shows and outdoor activities to stay current and protect the brand aesthetic

Research emerging trends to inform early‑season color and concept work

Support seasonal color R&D through market research and brand knowledge

Manage color and design documentation, keeping merchandising and PLM partners informed of key updates

Partner with fabric, product development, production teams, and overseas vendors on seasonal color work and sampling

Gather visual references (photos, reports, samples) to support creative direction

Manage workload and deliverables against seasonal timeline and key go‑to‑market (GTM) dates

Identify new findings, trims, and accessories to support product end use and retail detail

Support seasonal print layout direction for clear merchandising and storytelling

Manage print assets and artwork setup

Partner with the Materials Manager to align prints and yarn dyes with seasonal color direction

Assist Senior Color Designer and Design management with seasonal logo/graphics inspiration and artwork contractor follow‑up

Design accessories/logowear through the full product lifecycle

Manage multiple projects at once, prioritizing by stakeholder and importance

Push design vision forward with proactive input, staying true to brand mission and values

Understanding of AI and 3D Design tools a plus

Your Skills And Experience

Bachelor's degree or higher in creative design

Portfolio recommended

3+ years professional design experience

Participated in the complete product lifecycle

Execution of merchandising strategy

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

THE FINE PRINT

Must be able to work in a stationary position 75% of the work day

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs

401k with Match

Generous paid time off policies

Gear test, perks and more

We provide competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives and benefits. The base salary range for this role is $55,000-$65,000. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of the range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience, skills, and qualifications.

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, we reserve the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed. Stio is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans & individuals with disabilities.

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