Men's Apparel Designer

We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts!

About the Role:

• Research: Provide market, trend, and vintage research based on seasonal inspiration and brand lifestyle direction.
• Design: Develop concepts for assigned categories based on seasonal direction—including original sketches, color-ups, and material suggestions. Additionally, oversee seasonal trim design and development.
• Development: Complete tech packs/design sheets for tech hand-offs, ensuring they are accurate and clear for the Technical Design team. Responsible for lab dip, knit-down, strike-off, and handloom approvals and comments.
• Fittings: Participate in fit sessions from proto to production, ensuring fit, construction, and material accuracy at each product stage.
• Communication: Maintain clear, daily communication with vendors and internal partners regarding updates, approvals, and changes in the assortment.
• Presentation: Collaborate with the Director of Design & Product to present design concepts at sketch, proto, and SMS stages. Clearly communicate inspiration and ideas to both the internal design team and cross-functional partners.
• Organization: Create and maintain seasonal boards (both physical and digital), keeping them consistently updated following meetings and fittings.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional team members in Product Development, Technical Design, and Merchandising to ensure brand alignment. Also, partner with Marketing and Sales to ensure all products are on time for sales meetings and photoshoots.
• Teamwork: Support the Design Team and Director of Design to ensure calendar deadlines are met. Ensure design deliverables are completed on time to support seamless product development and on-time market launches.

You will love this job if you… 

• Have a passion for menswear and a strong appetite to help a business grow.
• Are collaborative, energetic, motivating, and willing to contribute to a team dynamic.
• Are willing to push the envelope and bring fresh, innovative ideas to life.
• Have an excellent sense of style and color, and the ability to interpret trends and translate to commercial success. 
• Are a self-starter with the ability to take the initiative to get things done. 
• Excellent communication & organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up. 

Who we would like to meet:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising or related field, or equivalent work experience. 
• Generally, 4+ years of proven fashion design experience, preferably within the men’s category. 
• Expertise with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Working knowledge of CAD and PLM software. 
• Some travel may be required to support design and development initiatives.  
• Strong understanding of the Duck Head aesthetic, brand position and customer.  
• Technical skill and strong knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, construction techniques, fit, and trim. 
• In-depth knowledge of innovative design techniques and processes. 

This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or contact us at 1-888-725-1899.

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