Designer - Fashion Owned Brands

SUMMARY

The Designer will play a key role in driving the creative vision and product development for women’s fashion legwear across K. Bell and HotSox. Partnering closely with the Design Director and Brand Leadership, this role translates brand strategy into compelling, trend-right product—from initial concept through final sample approval.

This position requires a strong eye for color, pattern, and knit construction, along with a deep understanding of the contemporary market and consumer. The Designer will balance creativity with execution, delivering innovative, commercially viable product in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the design and development process from concept through final approval across assigned categories
• Research and interpret seasonal trends in fashion, textiles, color, and pop culture to inform original, brand-right designs
• Develop compelling concepts for knit legwear and select cut-and-sew sleep/lounge product
• Translate seasonal direction and line plans into cohesive, market-relevant assortments
• Create and maintain CADs, tech packs, PLM assets, and presentation materials
• Partner cross-functionally with Brand, Sales, Sourcing, and Product Development teams to ensure alignment on vision, cost, and execution
• Communicate directly with overseas factories on design intent, construction, and sample development
• Review prototypes and samples, providing clear feedback to achieve design and quality standards
• Stay aligned with merchandising calendars and key milestones to ensure timely delivery
• Support Design Director and team on broader creative initiatives as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Positive, collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive problem-solver with a solutions-oriented approach
• Confident creative with strong aesthetic judgment and a passion for product

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, or related field
• 3–5 years of relevant design experience in legwear, knits, textiles, or adjacent categories

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Strong trend sensibility across fashion, color, print, and cultural influences
• Proven ability to build product from concept through finished execution
• Advanced CAD skills with a strong eye for color, pattern, graphics and composition
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
• Experience with PLM systems; Pointcarre knowledge a plus
• Understanding of knit construction, hosiery, or sweater knits preferred
• Experience or exposure to cut-and-sew categories (sleep/lounge) a plus
• Strong presentation skills and ability to articulate design concepts clearly
• Ability to manage timelines and deliver under tight deadlines

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.  Ability to move between departments to interact with others.  Consistent daily attendance required; occasional off-shift support and limited travel required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Generally, will work in conditioned office environment.

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer at any time with or without notice.

AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without race, color, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected characteristics. *

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000