Teton Outfitters - KLIM/509 Brands
Senior Apparel Designer
Teton Outfitters - KLIM/509 Brands, Rigby, Idaho, United States,
As a Senior Designer for Teton Outfitters, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris, you will be at the forefront of fashion innovation, shaping the style, material, and color directions for our apparel brands. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create trendsetting designs that resonate with our customers and uphold our brand's integrity. By staying ahead of fashion trends and understanding consumer needs, you’ll play a key role in presenting seasonal product designs and ensuring the highest quality standards. Join us and be a driving force in setting industry trends while mentoring a dynamic design team.
Key Responsibilities:Lead the design process for snow, motorcycle and lifestyle product categories, ensuring cohesion and market relevance.Create seasonal product designs and manage carry-overs for assigned collections.Attend trade shows and research global markets to stay current with trends, fabrics, and techniques.Mentor junior team members on market research and time management.Oversee the entire product design process, from research to final sample approval.Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and gather insights for future designs.Ensure product designs align with market trends and business strategies.Collaborate with Tech Designers and fabric managers to achieve the perfect fit and fabric innovation.Partner with sourcing and factories to drive supply chain efficiency and product innovation.Ensure technical packages are accurate and complete, training team members to achieve the same standards.Work with product development teams to review samples and recommend corrections.Travel as necessary to facilitate development and sampling processes.
Desired Competencies:Creative Vision:
You have the ability to imagine and express a brand’s essence through unique product concepts and design.Collaboration:
You excel at working with multiple personalities in a diverse, fast-paced environment to create a cohesive team atmosphere.Time Management:
You possess exceptional time management skills, ensuring all projects are completed within strict deadlines.
Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a strong emphasis on Apparel or Industrial Design being highly desirable.A minimum of 7 years in technical apparel design is required, with a particular preference for those with experience in seam-sealed apparel.An extensive understanding of market trends, garment fit, and pattern-making is essential.Strong proficiency in technical fabrics and color trends is expected.Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required.Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to thrive under pressure.Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.Knowledge of the action sports and athletic apparel industry is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:Lead the design process for snow, motorcycle and lifestyle product categories, ensuring cohesion and market relevance.Create seasonal product designs and manage carry-overs for assigned collections.Attend trade shows and research global markets to stay current with trends, fabrics, and techniques.Mentor junior team members on market research and time management.Oversee the entire product design process, from research to final sample approval.Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and gather insights for future designs.Ensure product designs align with market trends and business strategies.Collaborate with Tech Designers and fabric managers to achieve the perfect fit and fabric innovation.Partner with sourcing and factories to drive supply chain efficiency and product innovation.Ensure technical packages are accurate and complete, training team members to achieve the same standards.Work with product development teams to review samples and recommend corrections.Travel as necessary to facilitate development and sampling processes.
Desired Competencies:Creative Vision:
You have the ability to imagine and express a brand’s essence through unique product concepts and design.Collaboration:
You excel at working with multiple personalities in a diverse, fast-paced environment to create a cohesive team atmosphere.Time Management:
You possess exceptional time management skills, ensuring all projects are completed within strict deadlines.
Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a strong emphasis on Apparel or Industrial Design being highly desirable.A minimum of 7 years in technical apparel design is required, with a particular preference for those with experience in seam-sealed apparel.An extensive understanding of market trends, garment fit, and pattern-making is essential.Strong proficiency in technical fabrics and color trends is expected.Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required.Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to thrive under pressure.Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.Knowledge of the action sports and athletic apparel industry is a plus.