Lands' End · 1 month ago
Associate Designer - Lands' End Outfitters (Hybrid)
Dodgeville, Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLands' End is a well-known retailer specializing in apparel and home goods, and they are seeking an Associate Designer to contribute to their design team. The role involves designing products, collaborating with merchandising and product development, and managing the design process from concept to finished product.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionHome DecorLifestyleRetailRetail Technology
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 and be able to present and clearly articulate ideas
Contribute to the development of themes, color, fabrications, silhouettes, and mood for upcoming season as well as working with manufacturers to develop original textiles and patterns
Present development and design ideas to team members, cross functional team and leadership. Create materials (presentation boards, sample mock-ups, etc.) to show ideas
Contribute in raw material research, market research, and fabric/trim development
Execute seasonal line plans and follow product development calendar deadlines and be aware of responsibilities for key milestone meetings
Partner with product development to communicate with vendors and follow through on sample development
Accountable to 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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrate fluency in IPLM, Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop – knowledge of CAD and 3D software is beneficial
Ability to do 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 have 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 exceptional follow up skills
Strong collaboration, process driven, creative problem solving
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Independently manages projects or assignments with moderate to high complexity
Actively contributes to strategic planning and decision-making processes
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Ability to travel as needed for work
Preferred
Knowledge of CAD is a plus
Company
Lands' End
Lands’ End, Inc. (NASDAQ: LE) is a leading multi-channel retailer of clothing, accessories, footwear and home products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$535M2024-01-02Post Ipo Debt· $260M
2020-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2014-04-07IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew McLean
Chief Executive Officer
Bernie McCracken
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-11-28
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