Senior Designer Product Developer - AKHG Woven Top and Bottoms
Company: Duluth Trading Company
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Position Overview: -With a solid understanding of the Alaskan
Hardgear customer and the outdoor industry, the Senior Design Brand
Manager of AKHG will both lead a team committed to success and
design product. This senior-level position will manage the design
and development of the AKHG woven top and bottoms categories,
working closely with technical designers to ensure product
construction and functionality supports end use and lead design for
the brand. They will maintain and expand upon expert knowledge of
market trends through travel and independent research. -Leaning on
macro trends, new industry innovations, and customer insights will
help to guide the team and inform the design process. -The Senior
Design/Developer will shepherd the process from concept through
completion. They will work with cross functional partners to ensure
initial product vision and benefits are clearly defined and
executed by go live. -A key function will be to keep the team
energized, organized and up to date on calendar deliverables to
ensure all milestones are completed on time. This position will
collaborate with creative and merchandising teams to support the
brand's financial goals. They will create key looks for each
season, ensuring the merchandising buy strategies, and the creative
vision are all factored into total look. The Senior
Design/Developer has a desire to drive sales through innovative and
functional product development and design. This position requires a
high-level autonomy and will direct the activities of critical
members of the product team in order to drive division growth
within the Duluth Trading Company Brand Portfolio. - - Position
Details: Work Environment:At Duluth Trading Company, we value
face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning,
creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters
near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through
Thursday, with the option to work remotely from home on Fridays if
you prefer. -What You'll Do: -
- Drive sales and functionality through innovative, outdoor
specific product design and development
- Manage and inspire a small team of designers to deliver a
cohesive product message to the AKHG customer
- Regularly review and provide constructive feedback on designs,
offer support for skill development, and address any challenges or
conflicts that may arise within the team
- Work with cross functional teams to bring those products into
the business that follow DTC high standards
- Analyze customer insights, market sales, styles and industry
trends and present opportunities for growth
- Work with the material team to develop fabrics, trims, and
textile technologies that adhere to the high performance standards
of the AKHG brand
- Work with the sourcing team to ensure products are produced and
brought to market with the specified standards, IMU goals, and
innovations
- Provide clear direction, goals, and expectations for each
designer, while also encouraging autonomy and creativity within
their roles
- Foster open communication and collaboration among team members
to ensure ideas flow freely and projects progress smoothly
- Research, analyze and present findings of the competitive
marketplace and make recommendations for new product designs,
innovations and growth opportunities
- Create seasonal color palettes for the AKHG brand
- Manage seasonal designs and development utilizing corporate
development calendar
- Create key looks for seasonal assortment that are compelling,
on-brand, and support merchandising's buy plans
- Proofread product copy and product web pages for product
accuracy, appropriateness and compliance
- Build all relevant seasonal information in PLM software
- Be a product evangelist by creating seasonal product briefs and
presenting the line to cross functional teams
- Facilitate product demonstrations and product videos when
necessary
- Engagement with various test and trades panels
- Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental
and company goals
- Adopt organizations values in personal work behaviors, decision
making, contributions and interpersonal interactions
- Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating
cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance
and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity, equity, and
inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration,
creativity and fun -What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor's Degree in product
design/development - - Equivalent work experience will be
considered.
- 12+ years of experience in designing and/or developing
apparel
- 5+ years of experience leading a team of designers
- Proven success leading and mentoring team
- Experience working closely with cross-functional partners
- Experience communicating with overseas or remote vendors and
suppliers
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Mastery level Adobe Illustrator skills
- Expertise in woven construction and fabrications with the
ability to quickly learn knits and sweaters categories
- Expertise in creating detailed tech packs in a PLM system
(including: technical callouts, BOM's, and construction
images)
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
from concept to completion with time constraints
- Highly organized and self-motivated with strong ability to
multi-task
- Ability to travel several times per year, both domestically and
internationally
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
from concept to completion with time constraints
- Highly organized and self-motivated with strong ability to
multi-task
- Ability to travel several times per year, both domestically and
internationally
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills -Duluth Headquarters
Benefits and PerksAs we continue to grow Duluth Trading Company and
its house of brands, the perks have perked up, too. We've boosted
an already impressive benefits package to include: 12-week full-pay
parental leave, paid holiday time for the important observance of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, and more! Why'd we go
all out? Because our pursuit of a better way means that when it
comes to great talent, better perks are a given. -Compensation
Range: $90,000 - $125,000/year - -Compensation is based on several
factors including but not limited to education, work experience,
certifications, etc. -The responsibilities outlined in this
position description are a guideline for the general duties of the
position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job.
Duluth Trading Company is an equal opportunity employer. About
Duluth Trading Company: Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company
exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with
their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and
celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who
share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading
legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and
always innovating. -From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably
capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it's all
about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a
more hands-on way of life. -Top-notch quality, immersive
storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief
that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are
what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking
to be part of a can-do team that's hellbent on helping the world to
gear up, get its hands dirty, and do. -
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