Associate Designer, Men's Lifestyle
Carlsbad, CA - USA
Job Summary
Vuori Design is a group of creative thinkers who are forward-looking detail-oriented and solution-focused. We are at the forefront of Mens activewear staying attuned to macro lifestyle and fashion trends. We value strong communication and cross-functional relationships fostering a high-performance culture. Our team prioritizes connection and warm spirited culture.
We are seeking an Associate Designer to support the development & execution of the Vuori Mens product assortment. This individual will be responsible for supporting the design process including but not limited to concept research design tech pack creation BOM development fabric selection trim selection fitting and finessing product. To be effective in this role the individual must be eager to learn and support the team in any way needed have an eye for elevated design and have a basic understanding of Vuori aesthetics. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the performance apparel space Vuoris mission and will embody the brands values.
As an Associate Designer on the Mens Design Team at Vuori Clothing you will play a pivotal role in creating innovative stylish and functional activewear for our customers.
Please submit a portfolio for review along with your resume.
What youll get to do:
- Support the Mens Design Team in the development and execution of seasonal collections across multiple categories balancing creative contributions with strong organizational follow-through.
- Own and manage a subset of styles within the category partnering closely with senior designers to transform concepts into commercially viable design-forward products.
- Partnering with brand ambassadors and athletes to continually elevate and innovate our product offerings.
- Support fabric and trim selection in partnership with the materials team with a focus on performance hand feel and visual identity.
- Strong understanding of apparel markets and trends.
- Support the creation and maintenance of tech packs and product documentation ensuring accuracy and clarity from initial concept through final development.
- Ensuring the accurate communication of design intent through the fitting process collaborating with the in-house workshop to create mockups and prototypes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product development technical design merchandising materials and sourcing to ensure product execution meets both design vision and performance standards.
- Contribute to prototype development including mockups and iterative refinements with a strong attention to detail and construction.
- Maintaining a keen attention to detail throughout the product development process to create technically excellent athletic apparel that seamlessly blends style and function.
Qualifications :
Who you are:
- 3 years of experience in the contemporary fashion industry.
- A bachelors degree in design (BA BFA or BS) or equivalent years of experience preferred.
- Proficient at Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Teams Microsoft PowerPoint Office and Excel.
- Familiarity with Excel Word and the Mac platform.
- Knowledge of 3D design is a plus.
- Exposure and/or experience in knitwear denim or performance categories such as golf.
- Familiarity with Figma or similar collaborative tools.
Additional Information :
Our investment in you:
At Vuori were proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $80100 per year - $103005 per year.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression, and life. We aim to ... View more