Designer - Product Developer - Men's Knits and Sweaters
Company: Duluth Trading Company
Location: Hollandale
Posted on: October 3, 2024
Job Description:
Position Overview: -To design and develop the Duluth men's knits
and sweaters categories. This position will utilize macro trends,
new industry innovations, and customer insights to inform the
design process. Reporting into the Senior Designer of Men's, you
will manage creative process and execute towards the visual
language of the brand while sticking to calendar deliverables to
ensure all milestones are completed on time. This position will
maintain and expand upon expert knowledge of market trends through
travel and independent research. Verbally present product ideas and
details with clarity. Visualize ideas for products with a high
degree of expertise. Ensure efficient process and communication
flow between design, sourcing, tech design, and merchandising for
all issues regarding the designed products. Ensure proper handover
of sketches into development. Main duty is to submit all relevant
information needed for the development process such as sketches,
detail sketches, fabric and trim indication, artworks, etc. Manage
PLM for styles and updates in PLM system through each season. Works
closely with technical designers to ensure the product is
constructed and functions in way that supports end use. - -This
position will collaborate with sourcing and merchandising teams to
support the brand's financial goals. They will create key looks for
each season, ensuring the merchandising buy strategies and the
creative vision are all factored into total look. - - - Position
Details: Work Environment:At Duluth Trading Company, we value
face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning,
creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters
near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through
Thursday, with the option to work remotely from home on Fridays if
you prefer. -What You'll Do: - -
- Drive sales and functionality through innovative, solution
based product design and development
- Work with cross functional teams to bring those products into
the business that follow DTC high standards
- Analyze customer insights, market sales, styles and industry
trends and present opportunities for growth
- Research and develop fabrics, trims, textile technologies
thought the development team that adhere to the high performance
standards of the DTC brand
- Build, manage and maintain vendor relationships to ensure
products are produced with the specified quality standards and
delivered on time
- Research, analyze and present findings of the competitive
marketplace and make recommendations for new product designs and
white space opportunities
- Help with creation of seasonal color palettes with Senior
Designer
- Manage seasonal designs and development utilizing corporate
development calendar
- Build all relevant seasonal information in PLM software and
update and maintain throughout each season
- Create product briefs and facilitate illustration/photography
requests
- Proofread catalog copy and product web pages for accuracy,
appropriateness and compliance
- Facilitate product demonstrations to corporate teams
- Engagement with various test and trades panel
- Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental
and company goals
- Adopt organizations values in personal work behaviors, decision
making, contributions and interpersonal interactions
- Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating
cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance
and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity, equity, and
inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration,
creativity and funWhat We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design - Equivalent work
experience will be considered
- 5+ years of experience -
- Experience in designing and developing apparel
- Experience working closely with cross-functional partners
- Experience communicating with overseas or remote vendors and
suppliers
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Mastery level Adobe Illustrator skills
- Expertise in knit construction and fabrications
- Expertise in creating detailed tech packs in a PLM system
(including: technical callouts, BOM's, and construction
images)
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
from concept to completion with time constraints
- Highly organized and self-motivated with strong ability to
multi-task
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills -Duluth Headquarters
Benefits and PerksAs we continue to grow Duluth Trading Company and
its house of brands, the perks have perked up, too. We've boosted
an already impressive benefits package to include: 12-week full-pay
parental leave, paid holiday time for the important observance of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, and more! Why'd we go
all out? Because our pursuit of a better way means that when it
comes to great talent, better perks are a given. -Compensation
Range: $80,000 - $90,000/year - -Compensation is based on several
factors including but not limited to education, work experience,
certifications, etc. -The responsibilities outlined in this
position description are a guideline for the general duties of the
position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job.
Duluth Trading Company is an equal opportunity employer. About
Duluth Trading Company: Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company
exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with
their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and
celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who
share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading
legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and
always innovating. -From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably
capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it's all
about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a
more hands-on way of life. -Top-notch quality, immersive
storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief
that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are
what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking
to be part of a can-do team that's hellbent on helping the world to
gear up, get its hands dirty, and do. -
Keywords: Duluth Trading Company, Crystal Lake , Designer - Product Developer - Men's Knits and Sweaters, IT / Software / Systems , Hollandale, Illinois
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