Jockey International, Inc. · 21 hours ago
Designer, Men's Apparel
Kenosha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJockey International, Inc. is a family-owned company recognized worldwide for delivering feel-good comfort through premium apparel. The Designer, Men's Apparel role involves designing and creating innovative apparel that aligns with business goals and brand vision while evolving with industry trends.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLeisureLifestyleRetail
Hiring Manager
Aaron Shanahan
Responsibilities
Design and create innovative and trend-forward apparel by conducting research to create designs that resonate with the business goals, targeted consumers, and the brand's DNA
Work closely with merchandising team to identify white space opportunity and develop accordingly
Translate design concepts into sketches, technical detailed flat sketches and tech packs that accurately represent design elements such as fit type, silhouettes, construction details, colors, and patterns
Understand and communicate color palette needs for the men's apparel categories
Select and develop appropriate fabrics, trims, elastics, and branding elements while maintaining focus on quality, sustainability, and cost
Competitively shop the market in order to provide design inspiration and trend reports to cross-functional teams
Attend fittings and effectively communicate necessary adjustments needed to ensure proper fit and quality finishes
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, effectively communicate design intents and specifications, provide feedback, and ensure accurate design execution
Set up initial proto tech packs and communicate new seasonal designs to cross-functional teams
Work in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system throughout the design process with responsibility for Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Provide direction and market analysis for graphic tees, merchandising colorways, and graphics assortment
Manage and/or mentor Assistant/Associate Designers
Create and maintain presentation documents, tools, and samples
Ability to travel between offices seasonally, as needed
Present designs in meetings
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of apparel design experience, preferably in men's apparel, with strong knowledge of fabrics and trims and a solid understanding of the design process
Bachelor's degree in design or related field required
Solid understanding of design principles, garment construction and fabric selection, across multiple categories, i.e., knits, wovens, bottoms
Ability to interpret market trends, consumer preferences and fashion forecasts to create designs that align with current and future market needs and the brand's vision
Ability to create designs that prioritize comfort and fit while also considering aesthetics and fashion trends
Attention to detail, including trims, finishes and stitching, to ensure the quality and integrity of the final product
Strong knowledge of fabric and materials, with the ability to select appropriate materials, understand textile manufacturing processes and garment construction techniques
Strong understanding of technical execution and specifications in apparel, including specialized sewing or new techniques
Effective communication skills with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate execution of designs
Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to manage priorities, goals and objectives
Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing fashion industry
Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Life/Vision
401(k)
Educational support
Paid Volunteerism program
Fitness club discounts
Onsite health & wellness programs
Generous employee discounts
Business casual work environment
A challenging work environment
Exciting career growth opportunities
Company
Jockey International, Inc.
At Jockey, caring and providing comfort is our responsibility. It drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate and improve.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Jake McGhee
Vice President, New Business Development and Community Engagement
Janet Frederick
Sr. Director, Retail Stores and Consumer Care
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