Designer, Stance Socks

United Legwear & Apparel Co.; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Fitness Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

United Legwear & Apparel Co. in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Designer for Stance Socks to lead design from concept to delivery of premium performance socks. The role focuses on on-trend, on-brand product aligned with consumer insights and channel strategies.

The designer will partner with Merchandising, Development, Marketing, and Production to ensure clear communication of features and design intent while meeting GTM timelines and calendar milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field required.
• 5-7 years’ experience designing socks, preferably circular knit.
• Proven track record working with wholesale and direct channels.
• Strong graphic and print design background.
• Portfolio showing knitting innovation and consumer-focused product design.

Responsibilities

• Balance creative vision with volume drivers to drive revenue and profitability.
• Lead design process from concept to delivery for performance socks.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, Development, and Production.
• Drive design dates and gates within the GTM cycle.
• Contribute to seasonal color and pattern direction.

Skills

Socks design

Graphic design

3D visualization

Sketching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product/Industrial/Textile Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D visualization tools

Job description

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Designer, Stance Socks

Full Time Costa Mesa, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1138

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

About Us

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.

About the Job

This role will drive the design process, from concept to delivery. This person will own the design of Performance Socks for the Stance license. The Designer will be responsible for strategy based on consumer and channel insights to drive long-term customer value by delivering premium quality, on brand / on trend newness, and positive in collaboration with Merchandising, Development, and Marketing.

Essential Duties (including, but not limited to:)

• Balance creative vision with volume drivers to achieve revenue performance & profitability.
• Partner with Merchandising and Marketing to drive results through product marketing.
• Seek ways to leverage existing products and innovations throughout the design process.
• Drive delivery against all design dates and gates throughout our GTM cycle.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Merchandising, Development, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams to ensure product features and design intent are clearly communicated across all touchpoints.
• Introduce innovative product ideas to drive the Socks business with clear consumer needs.
• Contribute to the seasonal color and pattern direction.
• Balance creative vision with volume drivers to achieve revenue performance & profitability
• Partner with Merchandising and Marketing to drive results through product marketing
• Seek ways to leverage existing products and innovations throughout the design process.
• Drive delivery against all design dates and gates throughout our GTM cycle.
• Knowledge of customer behavior, market trends, and future trend forecasting.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company's needs and operations.
• Attend required training workshops via ADP designated by the supervisor or manager for upskilling or any other performance-related functions based on productivity and monthly check-ins.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Product Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design or related field.
• A proven track record in designing products with consumers in mind to achieve revenue goals
• 5-7 years’ experience in circular knit designing Socks
• Experience working with wholesale and direct channels.
• Strong graphic and print creation background.
• Skilled in sketching, adobe creative suite and 3D visualization tools.
• A proven track record in designing products with consumer in mind to achieve revenue goals.
• Portfolio showing performance product design, with emphasis on knitting innovation and functional solutions.
• Strategic thinker who can build strong partnerships with internal cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Strong decision maker with proven track record of effective communication and presentation skills to gain credibility with cross functional stakeholders and external partners.
• Able to hit key calendar milestones.
• Proven combination of business sense and consumer awareness.

What We Offer

At ULAC, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package for all New York & New Jersey-based employees includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to quality health care coverage with a variety of plan options to fit your needs.

Fitness Reimbursement
Reimbursement is for eligible health and wellness programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle through our medical benefits plan.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
Income protection to support you during unexpected health challenges, 100% company-paid.

Group-Term Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)

Accidents can happen in an instant, affecting you and a loved one. Our Group-term Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is designed to help families by providingfinancial protection in case of death or severe injury resulting from an accident.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential support services for mental health, work-life balance, and other personal matters.

401(k) Retirement Plan
Plan for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, including employer matching of up to 4.5%

Pet Insurance
Coverage options to help care for your furry family members.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
Competitive paid vacation and sick leave to support your work-life balance.

Bereavement Leave
Paid time off to grieve and attend to personal matters following the loss of a loved one.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Commuter Benefits
Tax-advantaged options to help cover public transit and commuting costs.

Tuition Reimbursement
Support for continued learning and development through approved educational programs.

Voluntary Life Insurance

Option to voluntarily add additional financial protection in the event of an unfortunate loss.

General Acknowledgement & Employment At-Will:

Employment in this position requires adherence to all policies and procedures set forth by United Legwear & Apparel Company. This position description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, is not a contract and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice, by the employer. Furthermore, all employees are employed at-will with United Legwear & Apparel Company and are employed for no definite period of time and employment may be terminated without cause or notice.

Workplace Type: On-site

* United Legwear & Apparel Company is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we do not currently sponsor visas. Also, please note that United Legwear & Apparel Company has partnered with USCIS and participates in their E-Verify program.