Assistant Designer - Swim (Hybrid)

*This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon. – Thurs.). The fourth week is fully remote.

As an Assistant Designer, Swim - you are responsible for assisting in the design and development of Lands’ End products by interpreting ideas and concepts into finished product through collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development.  You are responsible for contributing to the Design team through your creative, customer focused and brand right ideas.  You will contribute creatively by providing sketches, tears and a point of view.  You are responsible for helping to develop themes, color, fabrications, silhouettes, and direction for the upcoming season.  You will design and interpret trends using the Lands’ End brand filter.  You will assist in presenting development and design ideas to the teams. You will also assist in managing the product through the product development cycle by partnering with cross functional partners. 

Job Functions (Employees must be able to perform the job functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.)

• Assist in the design and development of Lands’ End products by interpreting ideas and concepts into finished product through collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development
• Assist in creative sketches, pulling tears and having a point of view on design direction and be able to present and clearly articulate ideas.
• Assist in developing themes, colors, fabrications, silhouettes, and direction for the upcoming season
• Assist in presenting development and design ideas to team members and cross functional team.  Create materials (presentation boards, sample mock-ups, trend decks, etc.) to show ideas. 
• Assist in managing the photo samples to ensure all elements of the garment are accurate.
• Become fluent in IPLM, Illustrator and Indesign to assist in the management of all styles.
• Adhere to the calendar and key milestones by understanding the importance of the calendar and the ability to prioritize to support the needs of these key milestones. 
• Manage lab dips; strike offs and trim development approvals. 
• Assist in maintaining the line after key milestone meetings including all line sheets and tech pack updates.
• Research market trends, fabric/trim, print/pattern, graphics and competitors online and be prepared to travel.
• Communicate and build relationships with cross functional partners (PD, Tech, Merch) and follow through on sample development.
• Attend fit sessions and assist with taking notes as well as executing changes that arise during those sessions.
• Collaborate with merchandising to understand sales history when designing product.
• Must follow all safe work practices, escalate unsafe conditions and report incidents.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Skills

• Demonstrate an ability to know the Lands’ End customer
• Basic understanding of garment construction, textiles, and home decor materials.
• Ability to learn skills in IPLM, Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop – knowledge of CAD is beneficial
• Strong sketching and illustration abilities. Creatively driven and have a point of view
• Possess the ability to meet deadlines and work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage high workload and daily emails
• Proactive, accountable and motivated
• Strong collaboration and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and open to change
• Process driven
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Initiative and exceptional follow up skills
• Positive, can-do attitude with flexibility.
• Strong sense of style, color, and design aesthetics.
• Ability to translate trends and concepts into original designs.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for fashion and home decor.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Active job such as maneuvering of design boards and presentation materials
• Ability to travel as needed.

Education & Experience Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Apparel Design, Fashion Design, or related field or equivalent related work experience with a sense of garment construction. 
• Up to 2 years of experience in the Design field or related field or recent college graduate with relevant internships or coursework.