Technical Design Co-op

Lands' End; Dodgeville (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Team-building activities

Networking opportunities

Leadership development

Wellness classes

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Lands’ End in Wisconsin offers a Fall Co-op program designed as a pipeline for design talent. Participants receive one-on-one mentorship while working alongside seasoned designers to develop Lands’ End product – bringing concepts to life.

You will contribute color, fabrication, silhouettes and trend ideas to support the design vision. Co-ops will be immersed in the design model, gaining hands-on experience in women’s, men’s, kids, and non-apparel/accessories areas.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of textile construction, color and printing techniques.
• Strong industry knowledge and passion for Lands’ End brand.
• Basic fit and pattern making skills.
• Passion for current fashion and emerging trends.
• Ability to work with diverse work styles and independently, flexible.
• Instinct and passion for product with a strong point of view.
• Customer-focused, results driven, analytical.
• Awareness of market trends (trend forecasting) and translating into ideas.

Responsibilities

• Trend and competitor research.
• Create technical flats and inspiration boards.
• Develop visual set ups and presentations for design concepts.
• Assist with fittings and returns analysis.
• Support cross-functional collaboration within Lands’ End design teams.

Skills

Textile construction

Color & printing techniques

Pattern making basics

Fashion trend knowledge

Product sensibility

Independent and flexible

Leadership & communication

Analytical mindset

Customer-focused

Education

Pursuing degree in apparel design or related field

Job description

Our co-op program is designed with future leaders in mind and serves as a pipeline for top talent. Participants in our program receive one-on-one mentorship while working alongside seasoned designers to develop Lands’ End product – bringing concepts to life. By providing color, fabrication, silhouettes and trend ideas you will share your recommendations and support visual set up and presentation to convey the design vision. Through trend analysis and market research, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining design books and journals. You will quickly come to appreciate the complexities of growing a global, multi-channel retailer.

The Co-op experience at Lands’ End is a comprehensive development-based role, designed to facilitate a robust Design career path. Co-ops will be immersed in the various functions of the business that contribute to the broader scope of the Design model, gaining valuable hands-on experience in skill competency areas. Lands’ End co-ops will be placed in one of the product areas including women’s, men’s, kid’s, and non-apparel/accessories. Intern experiences and responsibilities include but not limited to trend and competitor research, technical flats and inspiration boards, visual set ups and presentations and fittings/returns analysis.

Some highlights of our Fall Co-op program include:

• Competitive co-op salary
• Team-building and networking activities
• Leadership and cross functional learning opportunities
• Free access to virtual/onsite workout and wellness classes
• Merchandise discounts on Lands’ End products

Successful Apparel Design candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Thorough understanding of textile construction as well as color and printing techniques.
• Strong industry knowledge and passion for the Lands’ End brand.
• Basic fit and pattern making skills.
• Passion for current fashion and emerging trends.
• Ability to work with a variety of work styles as well as the ability to work independently, flexible
• Instinct and passion for product and design, great product (taste level), and a strong product point of view.
• Customer-focused, results driven, analytical.
• Acute awareness of market trends (trend forecasting); can translate this into ideas for key items, profitable growth and measurable results.
• Innovative, critical thinker with the ability to continuously operate strategically and work cross-functionally.
• Strong leadership skills and communication skills, proven relationship builder.
• Working toward a degree in apparel design or related field

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