What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Apparel Designer position at Teton Outfitters / Klim?
As a Senior Designer for Teton Outfitters, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris, you will be at the forefront of fashion innovation, shaping the style, material, and color directions for our apparel brands. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create trendsetting designs that resonate with our customers and uphold our brand's integrity. By staying ahead of fashion trends and understanding consumer needs, youll play a key role in presenting seasonal product designs and ensuring the highest quality standards. Join us and be a driving force in setting industry trends while mentoring a dynamic design team.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design process for snow, motorcycle and lifestyle product categories, ensuring cohesion and market relevance.
- Create seasonal product designs and manage carry-overs for assigned collections.
- Attend trade shows and research global markets to stay current with trends, fabrics, and techniques.
- Mentor junior team members on market research and time management.
- Oversee the entire product design process, from research to final sample approval.
- Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and gather insights for future designs.
- Ensure product designs align with market trends and business strategies.
- Collaborate with Tech Designers and fabric managers to achieve the perfect fit and fabric innovation.
- Partner with sourcing and factories to drive supply chain efficiency and product innovation.
- Ensure technical packages are accurate and complete, training team members to achieve the same standards.
- Work with product development teams to review samples and recommend corrections.
- Travel as necessary to facilitate development and sampling processes.
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