Design Lead: Wrangler Collaborations & Special Projects

Kontoor Brands, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, is seeking a Designer for Wrangler Collaborations & Special Projects. You will own concept to pre-production, drive color, prints, wash direction, and work with cross-functional teams.

This role requires a Bachelor's in apparel design and 5+ years in apparel design, including people management. Travel open; you will mentor junior designers and align with brand DNA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, art, graphics or equivalent combination of experience preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in apparel design, with at least 1-2 years managing people.

Responsibilities

• Brand Awareness – Understand Wrangler Brand Creative Vision and DNA; implement new ideas and innovations.
• Develop and deliver innovative concepts, color, print & pattern direction, and wash direction; design into brand right products.
• Review prototypes with PD and overseas partners; troubleshoot to meet cost targets and discuss line enhancements.
• Partner with Technical Design to build best-in-class fits and cost-efficient constructions.
• Present concepts and seasonal directions at Milestone Meetings; build design CAD sheets and decks.
• Collaborate with Design and cross-functional teams; mentor junior designers and direct reports.
• Manage go-to-market calendar deadlines and ensure timely delivery of design assets.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Fabric & trim sourcing

Garment construction & fit

Print & pattern direction

Color direction

Team collaboration

Storytelling / presentation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, art, graphics

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Flat sketching

Tech packs

V-Stitcher/3D design

Job description

Kontoor Brands, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, is seeking a Designer for Wrangler Collaborations & Special Projects. You will own concept to pre-production, drive color, prints, wash direction, and work with cross-functional teams.

This role requires a Bachelor's in apparel design and 5+ years in apparel design, including people management. Travel open; you will mentor junior designers and align with brand DNA.