Assistant Designer - Swim (Hybrid)

Lands' End•Dodgeville, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Designer, Swim assists in the design and development of Lands’ End products, translating ideas and concepts into finished products in collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development. The role contributes creative, customer-focused, brand-right ideas through sketches, tears, and a point of view. It helps develop seasonal themes, colors, fabrications, silhouettes, and design direction, interprets trends through the Lands’ End brand filter, presents design and development ideas, and partners with cross-functional teams throughout the product development cycle. This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite Monday through Thursday; the fourth week is fully remote.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to understand the Lands’ End customer.
Basic understanding of garment construction, textiles, and home decor materials.
Strong sketching and illustration abilities, creativity, and a point of view.
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a high workload and daily emails.
Proactive, accountable, and motivated approach.
Strong collaboration and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and openness to change.
Process-driven approach, initiative, and exceptional follow-up skills.
Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Positive, can-do attitude and flexibility.
Strong sense of style, color, and design aesthetics; ability to translate trends and concepts into original designs.
Keen eye for detail and passion for fashion and home decor.
Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Apparel Design, Fashion Design, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience with a sense of garment construction.
Up to 2 years of experience in design or a related field, or recent college graduate with relevant internships or coursework.
Ability to sit for long periods, lift up to 30 pounds, maneuver design boards and presentation materials, and travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CAD is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assist with product design and development by translating ideas and concepts into finished products in collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development.
Create sketches, pull tears, form a point of view on design direction, and present and clearly articulate ideas.
Help develop seasonal themes, colors, fabrications, silhouettes, and design direction.
Present design and development ideas to team members and cross-functional teams; create presentation boards, sample mock-ups, trend decks, and other materials to communicate ideas.
Help manage photo samples to ensure all garment elements are accurate.
Learn and use IPLM, Illustrator, and InDesign to help manage styles.
Follow the calendar and key milestones, prioritizing work to support milestone needs.
Manage lab dips, strike-offs, and trim development approvals.
Help maintain the line after key milestone meetings, including updating line sheets and tech packs.
Research market trends, fabrics and trims, prints and patterns, graphics, and competitors online; be prepared to travel.
Communicate and build relationships with Product Development, Technical, and Merchandising partners, and follow through on sample development.
Attend fit sessions, take notes, and execute changes arising from the sessions.
Collaborate with Merchandising to understand sales history when designing products.
Follow safe work practices, escalate unsafe conditions, and report incidents.
Perform other duties as assigned.