Assistant Designer - Swim (Hybrid)

Lands' End•Dodgeville, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Designer, Swim assists in designing and developing 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, research, and a clear design point of view. It supports the development of seasonal themes, colors, fabrics, silhouettes, and product direction; presents design and development ideas; and helps manage products through the development cycle with cross-functional partners. This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite Monday through Thursday and the fourth week fully remote. The position requires following safe work practices, escalating unsafe conditions, and reporting incidents. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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.
Basic understanding of garment construction, textiles, and home décor materials.
Strong sketching and illustration abilities.
Ability to learn IPLM, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
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; demonstrates initiative and exceptional follow-through.
Strong collaboration and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, adapt to change, and learn new skills.
Process-driven approach and flexibility, with a positive, can-do attitude.
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 décor.
Ability to sit for long periods, lift up to 30 lbs., and maneuver design boards and presentation materials.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CAD is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing and developing products by interpreting ideas and concepts into finished products in collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development.
Create sketches, pull design references, form a point of view on design direction, and clearly present and articulate ideas.
Assist in developing seasonal themes, colors, fabrications, silhouettes, and product direction.
Present development and design ideas to team members and cross-functional partners.
Create presentation materials, including boards, sample mock-ups, and trend decks.
Help manage photo samples and ensure garment details are accurate.
Learn and use IPLM, Illustrator, and InDesign to help manage styles.
Follow the calendar and key milestones, prioritizing work to support them.
Manage lab dips, strike-offs, and trim-development approvals.
Help maintain the line after milestone meetings, including updating line sheets and tech packs.
Research market trends, fabrics and trims, prints and patterns, graphics, and competitors online; travel as needed.
Communicate and build relationships with Product Development, Technical Design, and Merchandising partners, and follow through on sample development.
Attend fit sessions, take notes, and carry out resulting changes.
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.