Trend-Driven Apparel Designer I

Stio; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

401k with Match

Generous paid time off

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs

Gear test, perks and more

Job summary

Stio in Denver, CO seeks an Apparel Designer I to support design across product, color, and merchandising for outerwear and sportswear for adults and kids. You will drive inspiration, trend analysis, and early ideation from concept through execution, partnering with cross-functional teams to align with line planning and merchandising needs.

The role emphasizes organized design documentation, clear communication, and an authentic mountain lifestyle aesthetic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in creative design or related field
• Portfolio recommended
• 3+ years professional design experience
• Participation in the complete product lifecycle
• Execution of merchandising strategy
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

• Utilize trend services and participate in industry trade shows and outdoor activities to stay current and protect the brand aesthetic
• Research emerging trends to inform early-season color and concept work
• Support seasonal color R&D through market research and brand knowledge
• Manage color and design documentation, keeping merchandising and PLM partners informed of key updates
• Partner with fabric, product development, production teams, and overseas vendors on seasonal color work and sampling
• Gather visual references to support creative direction
• Manage workload and deliverables against seasonal timeline and GTM dates
• Identify new findings, trims, and accessories to support product end use and retail detail
• Support seasonal print layout direction for clear merchandising and storytelling
• Manage print assets and artwork setup
• Partner with the Materials Manager to align prints and yarn dyes with seasonal color direction
• Assist Senior Color Designer and Design management with seasonal logo/graphics inspiration and artwork contractor follow-up
• Design accessories/logowear through the full product lifecycle
• Manage multiple projects at once, prioritizing by stakeholder and importance
• Push design vision forward with proactive input, staying true to brand mission and values
• Understanding of AI and 3D Design tools a plus

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Portfolio recommended

3+ years professional design

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in creative design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Stio in Denver, CO seeks an Apparel Designer I to support design across product, color, and merchandising for outerwear and sportswear for adults and kids. You will drive inspiration, trend analysis, and early ideation from concept through execution, partnering with cross-functional teams to align with line planning and merchandising needs.

The role emphasizes organized design documentation, clear communication, and an authentic mountain lifestyle aesthetic.