Design Lead: Collaborations & Special Projects

Kontoor Brands; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontoor Brands in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Designer for Wrangler Collaborations & Special Projects to lead concept-to-pre-production design aligned with the Wrangler Brand DNA.

You will develop innovative colors, prints, and washes, build design boards, and present concepts at milestone reviews while collaborating with product development, merchandising, and overseas partners. 5+ years of apparel design experience and a bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, art, graphics or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years in apparel design with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Own design activities from concept to pre-production for Wrangler Collaborations.
• Develop brand-right concepts, color, print, and wash direction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet cost targets and styles.
• Lead design presentations at milestones and manage design boards.
• Mentor junior designers and coordinate with overseas partners.

Skills

Brand concept & direction

Fabric & trim sourcing

Garment construction & fit

Adobe Creative Suite

Tech packs

Print & pattern design

Presentation & storytelling

Team mentoring

Multi-tasking & deadlines

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in apparel design, art, graphics

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Tech packs software

V-Stitcher/3D design

Job description

Kontoor Brands in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Designer for Wrangler Collaborations & Special Projects to lead concept-to-pre-production design aligned with the Wrangler Brand DNA.

You will develop innovative colors, prints, and washes, build design boards, and present concepts at milestone reviews while collaborating with product development, merchandising, and overseas partners. 5+ years of apparel design experience and a bachelor's degree are required.