Assistant Designer, Men's Apparel

Jockey International, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jockey International, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Designer, Men’s Apparel to join our Design team. This role supports the design process, helps develop seasonal collections, and ensures alignment with the brand DNA.

The position is based at our headquarters in Kenosha, WI, with responsibilities across color, BOMs, and market research. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of design experience, a Bachelor’s degree in design, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of design experience, preferably in men’s apparel.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and editing set-up of garment styles and BOMs in the PLM system.
• Support the Design team in daily tasks and market research.
• Prepare presentation materials for meetings.
• Update seasonal roadmaps and communicate color changes to cross-functional teams.
• Organize and maintain design garment samples for meetings.

Skills

Design process

Flat sketching

Organization

Multitasking

Presentation preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM system

Job description

At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.

We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?

Jockey is seeking an Assistant Designer, Men’s Apparel to join our Design team!

Job Summary

The Assistant Designer, Men’s Apparel, acts as vital support to the Design team and plays an integral role in the design process. This position will assist in developing seasonal collections that drive growth and adhere to the brand’s DNA. This position can be located at our corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI (between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area).

Essential Functions

• Assist in creating and editing set-up of garment styles/tech packs and Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the PLM system, under direction of Design lead.
• Enhance garments seasonally by adding color to garments in line sheets and their BOMs in PLM systems.
• Support the Design team in daily tasks.
• Assist the Design team in compiling, organizing and preparing presentation materials for meetings.
• Support the designers by updating tasks in the PLM system.
• Organize, label, ship and maintain design garment samples, ensuring their availability for meetings. Steam or press garments for presentation as needed.
• Ensure that all support tasks are completed according to critical path calendar dates.
• Attend various department support meetings and product fittings, actively contributing to the design process.
• Support the Design team by conducting market research, staying updated on industry trends and assisting with creating comp-shop reports with direction from Design lead.
• Work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to support processes, build relationships and drive business growth.
• Assist in creating and updating seasonal roadmaps and communicating color changes to cross-functional teams.
• Manage multiple seasons simultaneously and effectively prioritize workloads based on calendars and seasonal timelines.
• Assist with the creation of kits for artwork, the set-up of artwork in the PLM system and the gathering of feedback for strike-off approvals.
• Assist in setting up and creating supporting materials for accounts and internal presentations, showcasing the brand’s vision.
• Assist in organization and upkeep of seasonal submits as well as fabric and trim library.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 years of design experience, preferably in men’s apparel.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of the design process.
• Solid understanding of fabrics, trims and garment construction.
• Ability to illustrate and flat sketch to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Exposure to developing presentation boards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate a proactive attitude.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite, specifically Illustrator.

In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, a challenging work environment and exciting career growth opportunities!