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About the Role

As an Associate Designer, you will design Men's apparel under the guidance of a Sr. Designer to meet line plan requirements. You will contribute creative, customer-focused, and brand-aligned ideas to the Design team, translating concepts into finished products through collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development. You will manage all design stages, including developing themes, color, fabrications, silhouettes, and seasonal direction, while also partnering with cross-functional teams throughout the product development cycle.

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.

Requirements

Ability to do flat drawings/sketches for design and prototypes.
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team environment.
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.
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members.
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Ability to travel as needed for work.

Skills

Centric
Illustrator
Miro
CAD
3D software
Creatively driven with a strong point of view and have a developed eye for color and pattern
Knowledge of CAD is a plus.

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote
Onsite

Experience Level

Associate Designer
Assistant Designer

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel or Fashion Design or a relevant field or equivalent experience with a strong sense of garment construction.

Salary/Compensations

$60,000 - $70,000

Benefits

Annual merit increase
Bonus
Incentive compensation
Paid time off
Health benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Disability benefits