Men's Sock Designer

About the Company

At Stance, we believe everything starts and ends with our people.  Self-reliant in our attitude, and entrepreneurial in our ethos, we have grit, guts and gratitude.  Stance is a culture that cannot be duplicated - where smart, ambitious, and positive people thrive.

In 2009, we took what was once a stagnant staple and transformed socks into one of the market's most exciting accessories. By unlocking the potential of a canvas too often overlooked, Stance ignited a cultural movement around the world that has attracted visionary artists, athletes and icons to embrace our positive message of individuality and creativity. In the years since, our canvas for self-expression has expanded from toe to head by way of underwear, apparel and headwear. Through innovative materials, superior comfort and artistic design that is the bedrock ethos of our brand, Stance can now be found in over 40 countries for anyone looking to defy convention.  We are Stitched Different®.

About The Role

This role will drive the design process, from concept to delivery. This person will own the design of Men’s Socks and Collaborations. The Designer will be responsible for strategy based on consumer and channel insights to drive long-term customer value by delivering premium quality, on-brand / on trend newness, and positive EBITDA  in collaboration with Merchandising, Development, and Marketing.

About the Reporting Structure

Reports to: Senior Design Manager

Direct Reports: None

About the Responsibilities & Duties

Culture 

• Recognizes that Stance is a team sport. 
• Constantly seeks to align themselves to the strategic, financial and cultural plans of the company. 
• Drive performance that delivers excellence in a way that preserves and enhances our ability to get results in the future.
• Foster an entrepreneurial atmosphere that supports continuous improvement, creativity, resourcefulness and a get it done mentality.
• Focus on creativity that enables imagination used to plan our future, solve problems and excite our consumers.
• Consistently express gratitude to acknowledge the help and contributions of others.  
• Demonstrate personal responsibility in order to shepherd and safeguard our values and commitments.
• Respect one another, our communities, our planet and ourselves.
• Support a communication style built upon transparency, directness, consistency and respect.

Design Strategy

• Knowledge of customer behavior, market trends, and future trend forecasting.
• Introduce innovative product ideas to drive the Socks business with clear consumer need.
• Contribute to the seasonal color, pattern direction.
• Define, articulate, and drive the design strategy to include a clear POV on brand, consumer needs, categories, style/trend, and activity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Merchandising, Development, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams to ensure product features and design intent are clearly communicated across all touch points.
• Ensure collaborations are brand right, have a Stance lens, and drive consumer demand at full price
• Balance creative vision with volume drivers to achieve revenue performance & profitability
• Partner with Merchandising and Marketing to drive results through product marketing
• Seek ways to leverage existing products and innovations throughout the design process.
• Drive delivery against all design dates and gates throughout our GTM cycle.

Experience & Requirements

• 3-5 years designing Socks
• Experience working with wholesale and direct channels
• Strong graphic and print creation background
• A proven track record in designing products with consumer in mind to achieve revenue goals
• Strategic thinker who can build strong partnerships with internal cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Strong decision maker with proven track record of effective communication and presentation skills to gain credibility with cross functional stakeholders and external partners
• Able to hit key calendar milestones
• Proven combination of business sense and consumer  awareness.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - approximately 75% covered by employer
• Freedom & Accountability - unlimited PTO
• Cell Phone and Work-From-Home reimbursement
• Hybrid work schedule
• 11 paid Holidays, including Thanksgiving Break (Thursday Friday) and Christmas Break (12/24 - 1/1)
• 401(k)
• Stock options
• Employee discount
  
• Stance facility access - gym, basketball court, locker room, etc.

Location

San Clemente, CA

EEO Statement

Stance is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ordinance.

Salary : $80 - $90