Apparel Designer - Contract (Lifestyle/Outdoor Apparel)

Contract Length: 6 months with potential extension or full time employment
Compensation: $32-$45 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week, M-F
Location: This role is onsite in Eagan, MN for candidates located in the Twin Cities area. Remote candidates outside Minnesota will also be considered.

Hi! We're Storm Creek - a women-owned, B-Corp certified apparel brand creating sustainably made lifestyle clothing that looks good and does good.

Giving back is core to who we are. We donate over 5% of our profits to environmental and community causes and are on track to reach $5 million in charitable donations by 2030.

We've also been recognized as one of PPAI's Greatest Companies to Work For (2024 & 2025) and ranked in the top 1% of promotional product suppliers nationwide on the PPAI 100.

Now we're looking for a contract Apparel Designer to jump into an active product development cycle and help bring our next season of sustainable apparel to life. This 6-month contract role will support Storm Creek's design and development team during a key product cycle. You'll work across the full apparel development process, from concept and technical design through production readiness and help translate ideas into high-quality, production-ready garments.

This role is ideal for a designer who can plug into an existing workflow quickly, collaborate cross-functionally, and execute both creative and technical design work with strong attention to detail. You'll help shape products that balance performance, sustainability, and thoughtful design, supporting both Storm Creek collections and private label programs.

What You'll Work On

Design & Product Development

• Design men's and women's lifestyle apparel from concept through production approval

• Research market trends, fabrics, trims, and sustainable materials

• Contribute to seasonal assortment planning and design concepts

• Create detailed technical sketches and production-ready tech packs

• Support fittings, fabric approvals, and development submissions

• Partner with product development and sourcing teams to ensure designs translate to production

Development Execution

• Manage development tasks and milestones within the product calendar

• Track revisions, samples, and approvals through development stages

• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and factory partners

Product & Design Standards

• Ensure products meet Storm Creek standards for fit, function, branding, and sustainability

• Review fit comments, QA issues, and production feedback

• Maintain consistency across trims, labeling, packaging, and styling

Design Systems & Data Management

• Maintain product information and development data in PLM and internal systems

• Keep tech packs, specs, and approvals organized and accurate

• Track updates throughout the development lifecycle

Private Label Development

• Translate customer concepts into executable apparel designs

• Collaborate with sales and product teams on custom product programs

• Manage revisions and approvals with customers and factory partners

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Apparel Design or equivalent experience

• Experience designing lifestyle or outdoor-inspired apparel is strongly preferred

• 5 years of experience designing men's and/or women's apparel

• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and fit

• Experience designing through complete product development cycles

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Creative Suite

• Experience with PLM systems (Centric or similar)

• Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and overseas factories

• Strong organization and attention to detail across multiple projects

• CLO / 3D design experience is a plus

Why Designers Enjoy Working With Storm Creek

• Opportunity to work on purpose-driven, sustainable apparel

• Collaborative and fast-moving design environment

• Meaningful creative contribution to active product lines

• Work with a brand committed to innovation, impact, and continuous improvement

Storm Creek is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Ready to help design apparel that does good in the world? We'd love to meet you.

Salary : $32 - $45