Job title: Apparel Designer
Company: Storm Creek
Job description: Join Our Team at Storm Creek!About Us: Hi! We’re Storm Creek- a women-owned, sustainably-made, year-round clothing brand that cares deeply about the earth. We proudly donate over 5% of our profits to environmental and community causes that matter to us. Here’s a bit more about us so we can really get to know each other.From sparking curiosity to fueling our growth mindset, we’re all about purposeful action and relentless innovation. “Good enough” isn’t in our vocabulary-we aim higher, think sharper, and collaborate harder. And giving back? That’s in our DNA. We’re charging full steam ahead to hit $5 million in charitable donations by 2030. Turns out doing good can look good, too.We’re honored to be named one of PPAI’s Greatest Companies to Work For in 2024, ranked in the top 2% of promo products suppliers nationwide, #43 on PPAI 100 and a proud member of Minnesota Keystone at the 5% giving level. Translation? We’re a fantastic place to work. Ready to see what all the buzz is about? Come join the fun!Position Overview:The Apparel Designer is involved in all aspects of design and development of Storm Creek’s sustainably-made lifestyle apparel. The designer will combine trends, market research, fabric innovations, creativity, and unique detailing to create products that match our mission and standards. This role is fast-paced and multi-faceted – including the full gamut of the product development calendar: concepts, designs, fabric selection, PLM maintenance, fit/quality standardization, and product launches. You’re eager to learn, will help in any way, have an eye for fashion, and are passionate about building an inspiring, sustainably-sourced product line. You’re a self-starter and embody the Storm Creek Core Values: Purpose Driven, Always Seeking Better, Humbly Confident, and Accountable.Responsibilities:
- Research market trends, competitive offerings, and sustainable sourcing methods.
- Work with team to outline the full product line assortment and brand initiatives.
- Develop innovative concepts and designs that reflect Storm Creek’s design standards and business objectives.
- Continually seek/source new fabrics, trims, and technology.
- Utilize the Centric PLM to create and update all product details.
- Ensure fit standards are consistently me, using Clo 3-D sampling tool.
- Manage all product development timelines with the highest level of organization and attention to detail.
- Effectively communicate (externally and internally) through all phases of development.
- Lead or assist with every aspect of the development process including lab dips, fittings, and other submits.
- Understand and implement the sustainable sourcing guidelines, such as bluesign® fabrics.
- Enforce Storm Creek branding guidelines and standards for our apparel.
- Support design team with seasonal product presentations – internally and externally.
- Additional duties as required.
Skills/Qualifications:
- College degree in apparel design or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5-7+ years of experience in men’s/women’s apparel design
- Full understanding of both creative and technical design
- Experience designing full collections and complete product cycles from concept to finish
- Strong understanding of lifestyle, outdoor-inspired apparel trends
- Material and textile construction and product knowledge
- Fit experience and understanding
- Experience and ability to successfully communicate with overseas factories
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advance software knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Centric/PLM software and Excel; Clo/3D experience is a strong plus
What Storm Creek Can Offer You:In addition to your base compensation (starting salary range: $90,000-$110,000 annually), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401(k). PTO starts at 15 days per year, with 8 volunteer hours and 8 company holidays (plus one floating holiday per year).Storm Creek is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Ready to join us? Let’s make an impact together at Storm Creek!
Expected salary: $90000 – 110000 per year
Location: Eagan, MN
Job date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:19:51 GMT
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