Southern Tide · 2 days ago
Designer
Southern Tide is dedicated to sharing the coastal lifestyle through premium products and experiences. The Designer collaborates with Design leadership to create a line that aligns with seasonal direction and the brand's aesthetic, handling day-to-day design functions for assigned categories.
Fashion
Responsibilities
Design and develop concepts for assigned categories based on the company’s seasonal direction (e.g. color, styling, etc.)
Contribute to the selection and complete development of suitable fabrics, trims, and accessories for each design
Contribute to the print design process for all seasonal prints and own entire development of assigned prints
Research and stay abreast of seasonal trends
Develop sketches for assigned categories
Collaborate with product development and technical design teams to prevent and resolve production problems for current and upcoming seasons. This includes ongoing communication to ensure product development has accurate, timely detailed information. Participate in approvals process for assigned categories
Provide product development with all accurate details of assigned categories products
Develop solid relationships and communicate daily with internal and external cross functional counterparts to assure efficient & clear communication through the entire development process, ensuring the design intent, revisions and aesthetic is communicated
Assist with line presentation biannually to sales team
Assist with presentation of seasonal line design ideas to cross functional internal teams biannually
Work closely with cross functional teams and Design Manager to ensure calendar deadlines are met, ensuring all products are on time for sales meetings, photo shoots and in-store deliveries
Attend and lead fit sessions with Design leadership, product development, and technical design teams, providing feedback on garment fit, construction, and overall design
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product development, merchandising, marketing and sales to ensure timelines are met and designs meet aesthetic, functional, and requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Design, or related field
Generally, 4+ years' Apparel design or product development experience, from concept to production
Proficient with Adobe Suite, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent time management and organization skills
Keen eyes for fashion trends
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to listen and incorporate ideas into new designs and products
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Ability to quickly analyze and prioritize work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Proven ability to adhere to calendar deadlines
Preferred
Experience with PLM system preferred
Benefits
Generous vacation policy
Health and wellness coverage
401k with company match
Discounted stock purchasing
Options for education reimbursement
Amazing product discounts
Company
Southern Tide
Southern Tide manufactures and markets classically styled clothing, footwear, and accessories for men, women and children.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-04-20Acquired
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