Associate Designer, Outlet

vineyard vines•Stamford, CT

About The Position

The Associate Designer, Outlet, is responsible for designing and developing seasonal apparel collections that align with the vineyard vines brand and the needs of its Outlet business. The role translates seasonal concepts into innovative, brand-appropriate products while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring collections to life. It contributes to executing seasonal line plans, creating original artwork, and ensuring timely product development, while maintaining design consistency, responding to consumer preferences, and delivering products for the target customer.

Requirements

Degree in Fashion Design.
At least 3 years of design experience.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Strong understanding of the apparel design process from concept to product.
Self-starter and creative thinker with the ability to interpret seasonal concepts.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple priorities.
Willingness to commute to the Stamford, Connecticut headquarters.

Responsibilities

Lead development of seasonal product concepts aligned with brand identity and consumer trends.
Create, update, and present concept boards reflecting seasonal direction, color palettes, and styling.
Execute seasonal line plans and align work with the product development calendar.
Design and develop seasonal apparel in collaboration with cross-functional teams, from concept through final product.
Contribute to product creation through original artwork and layout development under the Senior Designer.
Organize and maintain seasonal design books, fabric swatches, and trim books.
Assist with daily follow-up involving external and internal partners.
Create flat sketches and renderings using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) in Centric PLM.
Attend proto and bi-weekly fittings to ensure design intent is maintained.
Participate in trend shopping, fabric shows, and group meetings to stay informed about market trends and innovations.
Work with Product Development and Merchandising teams to identify and resolve production challenges and support smooth execution of seasonal collections.