Mens Apparel Designer – Denim

Zumiez Inc•Lynnwood, WA

4d•$77,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Zumiez PBS is looking for a creative self-starter who is crucial in supporting the Mens Design team while mentoring junior team members throughout the creative process. This position will manage the design and development of the Mens Denim Bottoms business. This role reports to the Senior Designer leading all Mens woven categories. Our ideal candidate is an energetic team player who can create and execute creative direction and lead in project timeline. A designer that can remain flexible, consistent, and detail-oriented while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

BA or equivalent coursework in Apparel preferred
3-4 years of experience in Apparel Design
Denim Design and Development experience preferred
Desire to work in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with business partners & teammates
Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Office 365
Current with the fashion industry, trends, and brands relevant to Zumiez
Able to give, receive, and apply constructive criticism
Ability to present design ideas professionally
Strong project management and organizational skills with experience in calendar planning and file management
Excellent computer illustration skills
Experience with branding and the ability to adhere to established brand guidelines
Ability to remain detail-oriented while working in a fast-paced environment
A balanced mix of creative and technical know-how
Contribute to the Zumiez culture of empowerment, competition, teaching, learning, recognition, fairness, honesty, and fun
Able to travel domestically and internationally for approximately 3-4 weeks each year.

Responsibilities

Using both trend and competitor research to identify apparel trends that supports the long-term growth of our brands
Design compelling assortments for assigned categories – Mens Denim Pants and Shorts
Develop seasonal innovation in the category through Fit, Wash and Fabric development
Partner with Senior Designer to manage and lead multiple projects, prioritizing daily workloads and meeting established deadlines
Effectively communicator, including keeping stakeholders in the loop on expectations, changes/updates, and deadlines
Act as a mentor to junior members of the Design team, with opportunity for a direct report
Complete projects independently based on creative direction
Confidently present new style concepts and product offerings in meetings with buying team
Partner with Product Merchandiser & Buying Team to remain well-informed of performance and department initiatives related to assigned categories
Assortment sketches, TP & BOM building and maintenance through the entire production process
Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional teams: Production & Sourcing, Product Development, Technical Design, Buying and Design Leadership
Actively identify areas of improvement in processes and proactively find solutions
Other duties assigned by the Manager

Benefits

Salary Range $77K - $82K yearly
Bonus Potential
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, following an initial wait period
Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Sick Leave, following an initial wait period
Paid Vacation, following an initial wait period (10 days of accrued paid vacation)
Employee Assistance Program
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Zumiez merchandise discount
401(k) plan after meeting eligibility requirements
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) after meeting eligibility requirements
Open, casual, pet-friendly office environment
Employee Discount on Zumiez product
On-site skate park, on-site cafeteria