Men's Apparel Designer

Duck Head•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Men’s Apparel Designer works directly with the Director of Design & Product, collaborating to create a line consistent with seasonal direction and the Duck Head aesthetic. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day design functions for assigned categories.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Generally, 4+ years of proven fashion design experience, preferably within the men’s category.
Expertise with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of CAD and PLM software.
Strong understanding of the Duck Head aesthetic, brand position and customer.
Technical skill and strong knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, construction techniques, fit, and trim.
In-depth knowledge of innovative design techniques and processes.

Responsibilities

Provide market, trend, and vintage research based on seasonal inspiration and brand lifestyle direction.
Develop concepts for assigned categories based on seasonal direction—including original sketches, color-ups, and material suggestions. Additionally, oversee seasonal trim design and development.
Complete tech packs/design sheets for tech hand-offs, ensuring they are accurate and clear for the Technical Design team. Responsible for lab dip, knit-down, strike-off, and handloom approvals and comments.
Participate in fit sessions from proto to production, ensuring fit, construction, and material accuracy at each product stage.
Maintain clear, daily communication with vendors and internal partners regarding updates, approvals, and changes in the assortment.
Collaborate with the Director of Design & Product to present design concepts at sketch, proto, and SMS stages. Clearly communicate inspiration and ideas to both the internal design team and cross-functional partners.
Create and maintain seasonal boards (both physical and digital), keeping them consistently updated following meetings and fittings.
Work closely with cross-functional team members in Product Development, Technical Design, and Merchandising to ensure brand alignment. Also, partner with Marketing and Sales to ensure all products are on time for sales meetings and photoshoots.
Support the Design Team and Director of Design to ensure calendar deadlines are met. Ensure design deliverables are completed on time to support seamless product development and on-time market launches.