Designer, Men's Wovens: Lead Tops & Bottoms

vineyard vines; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee discount

Health benefits

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

vineyard vines is seeking a talented Designer, Men's Wovens to own the design and development of Men’s Tops and Bottoms from concept through production. Translate the brand aesthetic into compelling product while balancing creativity, quality and market relevance.

The role requires 4+ years in Men’s Wovens, strong CAD/Illustrator skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with Merchandising, Product Development and Technical Design.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of professional experience in Men's Wovens, with strong expertise in bottoms, denim and tops design.
• Demonstrated experience independently owning categories or product classifications from concept through production.
• Strong knowledge of woven, bottoms and outerwear construction, functionality and fabrication.
• Strong understanding of fit, proportion, construction, washes, trims and garment details.
• Excellent creativity, high taste level and a strong understanding of the vineyard vines aesthetic.

Aufgaben

• Own the design and development of Men's Tops and Bottoms through the full product life cycle, from concept and initial sketch through final product and delivery.
• Develop original, innovative and commercially relevant designs that align with the vineyard vines brand aesthetic and seasonal direction.
• Translate seasonal trends, customer insights and market opportunities into compelling product concepts, silhouettes, details, fabrics, washes, colors and prints.
• See the collection as a whole and create cohesive, elevated product stories within the seasonal assortment.
• Partner with the Director of Design to establish seasonal design direction and ensure consistency across the Men's Wovens collection.
• Independently sketch and develop designs through hand sketching, Illustrator and CAD.
• Create detailed CADs and renderings incorporating patterns, prints, color, fabrications and construction details.
• Own design handoffs, technical packages and BOMs in PLM, ensuring accuracy and completeness through each stage of development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Technical Design and Merchandising to ensure design intent, fit, construction, quality and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly fittings; evaluate product and make informed design decisions and revisions.
• Research and present seasonal trends, fabrics, washes, silhouettes, construction techniques and competitive market activity.
• Develop and maintain seasonal design boards and present concepts and product stories to senior leadership.
• Manage design deliverables and adhere to seasonal calendars and key deadlines.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve product, processes and design development practices.
• Maintain strong awareness of the competitive landscape and identify opportunities to differentiate the Men's Wovens assortment.
• Communicate design intent clearly and confidently across cross-functional teams and throughout the product development process.
• Provide mentorship, guidance and day-to-day support to Associate Designers as appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Mens Wovens design

CAD

Illustrator

Product development

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM

Jobbeschreibung

vineyard vines is seeking a talented Designer, Men's Wovens to own the design and development of Men’s Tops and Bottoms from concept through production. Translate the brand aesthetic into compelling product while balancing creativity, quality and market relevance.

The role requires 4+ years in Men’s Wovens, strong CAD/Illustrator skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with Merchandising, Product Development and Technical Design.