Apparel and Color Designer I

Stio•Denver, CO

3d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Stio® is an omni-channel mountain brand that designs, develops and sells beautiful, functional, and innovative apparel, footwear and other accessories infused with the soul of the mountain lifestyle. With headquarters in Jackson, Wyoming, Stio draws inspiration from the surrounding Teton Range and offers product via Stio.com, catalog, B2B and its Mountain Studio® retail locations. We live and love mountain life, and as such see ourselves as caretakers of the resources that provide it. We are proud partners of Protect Our Winters and the Conservation Alliance among many other organizations. We have a strong preferred materials platform, use Bluesign® approved textiles wherever possible, audit our supply chains for best practices, and operate our workplaces responsibly. We think that outside is the best side and that you can’t improve on nature. It’s good for mind, body and soul, and it’s our responsibility to help enable access for all people, regardless of race, gender, beliefs, background or ability. We strive for inclusion at Stio and in our local and national communities. YOUR ROLE The Apparel Designer I supports Design team initiatives across Product, Color, and Merchandising Design for outerwear and sportswear apparel and accessories, adult and kids. This role keeps the design process efficient and organized, working cross-functionally from concept through execution. The Designer I conducts inspiration research and trend analysis to inform seasonal creative direction and color R&D. They support early-season ideation through sketch and tech pack execution, partnering with stakeholders to align with line planning and merchandising needs. This role also manages design documentation and files to ensure accuracy across teams. Clear communication is key: the Designer I shares concepts, themes, and aesthetics with Product Development and cross-functional partners throughout the product lifecycle. Ultimately, they help bring the brand's design philosophy to life — creating products with high-quality fit, function, form, and fabric rooted in an authentic mountain lifestyle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in creative design
Portfolio recommended
3+ years professional design experience
Participated in the complete product lifecycle
Execution of merchandising strategy
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Nice To Haves

Understanding of AI and 3D Design tools a plus

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 (photos, reports, samples) to support creative direction
Manage workload and deliverables against seasonal timeline and key go-to-market (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