Associate Designer, Men's Sweaters

vineyard vines • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

The Associate Designer joins the Men's Sweaters team and participates in all phases of design development, from initial concept through production. The role calls for an organized, talented, enthusiastic, and proactive designer who can contribute original ideas, improve processes, and apply best practices. The Associate Designer helps create product stories and manage the category throughout its life cycle, from concept to store.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in sweater design and development.
• Experience designing and developing sweaters and cold-weather accessories.
• Knowledge of sweater construction, including knit machinery, mills, yarns, gauges, stitches, fit, and finish.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Point Carré software for mapping artwork and CADs.
• Excellent creativity, a high taste level, and a strong understanding of the vineyard vines aesthetic.
• Knowledge of fashion and trends, with the ability to translate new seasonal directions.
• Strong flat-sketching skills and proficiency with PLM software and Microsoft Office/Excel.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Upbeat, positive attitude and a passion for the brand.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the luxury market.

Responsibilities

• See the collection as a whole and create strong product stories within the assortment.
• Support the Senior Designer in creating original and innovative designs.
• Sketch designs in Illustrator and by hand.
• Create CAD and rendered sketches with patterns, prints, and color.
• Complete design handoffs and tech packs in PLM, and create bills of materials (BOMs).
• Manage and adhere to the design calendar.
• Maintain seasonal design boards and present them to senior leadership.
• Attend weekly fittings.
• Manage men's sweaters through the product life cycle, from concept to store.
• Research seasonal trends, fabrics, washes, and silhouettes.

Benefits

• Generous employee discount.
• Competitive salary package.
• 401(k).
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid family leave.
• Health savings accounts.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Onsite gym.
• Health and financial wellness programs.
• Two summer Fridays off, in addition to a competitive vacation policy and holiday calendar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level