United Legwear and Apparel Company
United Legwear and Apparel Company is hiring: Senior Designer, Legwear in New Yo
United Legwear and Apparel Company, New York, NY, United States
Company DescriptionUnity. 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.Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world.We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances.If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you!For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: https://www.unitedlegwear.comSenior Designer - LegwearThe Senior Designer [Legwear] position is responsible for driving design and concepts for socks including men’s, women’s, and children. This position will use exceptional design skills, knowledge of the current market and identifying trends to create innovative and commercially viable products from conception to production. The Senior Designer [Legwear] position is responsible for bringing design solutions to life which adhere to marketing strategies and business goals. This position is comfortable making decisions and working together on team in a fast-paced environment.Essential Functions (Including but not limited to):• Create distinct vision for the brands identity through seasonal drops and expanding on the brands.• Lead multiple projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines.• Champion new ideas that will drive the creative presence of the brand forward.• Manage the creation of computer aided design (CAD) presentations for internal use market presentations.• Oversee resources, such as color, fabric, and trim to standardize look and appeal of offerings.• Manage lead time development partnering with Product Development and Packaging teams to maintain deliverables.• Design concepts based on merchandising plan, to answer specific use case.• Review prototypes• Responsible for communicating all necessary information for the technical packages.• Manage style input in web-based PLM.• Collaborate with internal/external teams: daily communication with overseas partners and internal Design, Production & Product Development departments.• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.Qualifications/Requirements:• College degree in fashion design or equivalent experience in related area and minimum of 4-5 years of design experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.• Design experience in socks, experience using PLM preferred.• High creativity and artistic abilities, an eye for color, texture and pattern with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions.• Strong attention to details and accuracy.• Proficient computer skills to include Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, email and internet.• Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication and collaboration with design, sales team, and production.• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external teams.• Excellent organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly and follow-up.• Agility and openness to new opportunities and projects.• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department.Salary Range: $95,000-$120,000Workplace 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.