Senior Apparel Designer Job at Teton Outfitters - KLIM/509 Brands in Rigby

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.