Men’s Cold Weather Accessories Designer

The Keystone Distinction Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Men’s Cold Weather Accessories Specialist to drive product from concept through retail execution, focusing on performance and outdoor cold-weather lines. The role requires deep knowledge of fabrics, insulation, fleece and technical constructions, plus the ability to translate trends into commercially viable products for major retailers.

Experience with factories on materials, costing, fit and development is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of performance fabrics, insulation, fleece, stretch materials and technical constructions.
• Experience translating outdoor trends into commercial product.
• Experience developing product for large retailers is highly preferred.
• Understanding of features like touchscreen compatibility, moisture management and weather protection.

Responsibilities

• Own product from concept through retail execution.
• Build compelling seasonal assortments and presentations.
• Collaborate with factories on materials, cost, fit and development.
• Identify outdoor and performance trends for commercial success.

Skills

Product development

Trend analysis

Materials knowledge

Retail execution

Costing experience

Tools

Factory liaison

Material sourcing

Job description

Men’s Cold Weather Accessories Specialist

Performance & Outdoor

We are seeking an experiencedMen’s Cold Weather Accessories Specialistto join our growing apparel and accessories business.

The ideal candidate has a strong background inperformance, outdoor and active cold-weather productsand understands how to develop commercially successful product for major retailers.

Key Categories

Experience should include several of the following:

• Performance & insulated gloves
• Running and touchscreen gloves
• Hats, beanies and headwear
• Balaclavas, gaiters and face protection
• Base layers and thermal apparel
• Fleece and performance accessories
• Ski/snow and outdoor accessories

What We're Looking For

This role requires someone who understands the productfrom concept through retail execution, including:

• Strong knowledge of performance fabrics, insulation, fleece, stretch materials and technical constructions
• Understanding of features such as touchscreen compatibility, grip applications, reflective details, moisture management, thermal properties and weather protection
• Ability to identify outdoor and performance trends and translate them into commercial product
• Strong understanding of men's outdoor, active and cold-weather consumers
• Experience working with factories on materials, construction, costing, fit and product development
• Ability to build compelling seasonal assortments and presentations
• Understanding of competitive brands and the outdoor/performance marketplace
• Experience developing product forlarge national retailers, sporting goods chains, warehouse clubs or mass merchantsis highly preferred

Ideal Background

We are looking for someone who has worked within theoutdoor, performance, active or sporting goods industryand can bring both technical product knowledge and strong commercial instincts.

Experience with brands or retailers in the outdoor, running, ski/snow, sporting goods or performance apparel space is a major plus.

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about product and wants to take ownership of building and growing a meaningfulMen's Cold Weather Accessories business.