Designer, Men's Apparel

At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.

We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?

Jockey is seeking a Designer, Men’s Apparel to join our Design team!

JOB SUMMARY

The Designer, Men’s Apparel, role will design and create innovative and trend-forward apparel that aligns with the business goals, target consumers and brand vision. This role should continuously deliver and uphold the brand aesthetic while also evolving with industry needs and trends.

This position can be located at our corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI (between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design and create innovative and trend-forward apparel by conducting research to create designs that resonate with the business goals, targeted consumers, and the brand's DNA.
• Work closely with merchandising team to identify white space opportunity and develop accordingly.
• Translate design concepts into sketches, technical detailed flat sketches and tech packs that accurately represent design elements such as fit type, silhouettes, construction details, colors, and patterns.
• Understand and communicate color palette needs for the men's apparel categories.
• Select and develop appropriate fabrics, trims, elastics, and branding elements while maintaining focus on quality, sustainability, and cost.
• Competitively shop the market in order to provide design inspiration and trend reports to cross-functional teams.
• Attend fittings and effectively communicate necessary adjustments needed to ensure proper fit and quality finishes.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, effectively communicate design intents and specifications, provide feedback, and ensure accurate design execution.
• Set up initial proto tech packs and communicate new seasonal designs to cross-functional teams.
• Work in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system throughout the design process with responsibility for Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Provide direction and market analysis for graphic tees, merchandising colorways, and graphics assortment.
• Manage and/or mentor Assistant/Associate Designers.
• Create and maintain presentation documents, tools, and samples.
• Ability to travel between offices seasonally, as needed.
• Present designs in meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years of apparel design experience, preferably in men’s apparel, with strong knowledge of fabrics and trims and a solid understanding of the design process.
• Bachelor's degree in design or related field required.
• Solid understanding of design principles, garment construction and fabric selection, across multiple categories, i.e., knits, wovens, bottoms.
• Ability to interpret market trends, consumer preferences and fashion forecasts to create designs that align with current and future market needs and the brand's vision.
• Ability to create designs that prioritize comfort and fit while also considering aesthetics and fashion trends.
• Attention to detail, including trims, finishes and stitching, to ensure the quality and integrity of the final product.
• Strong knowledge of fabric and materials, with the ability to select appropriate materials, understand textile manufacturing processes and garment construction techniques.
• Strong understanding of technical execution and specifications in apparel, including specialized sewing or new techniques.
• Effective communication skills with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate execution of designs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage priorities, goals and objectives.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing fashion industry.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, a challenging work environment and exciting career growth opportunities!