Senior Apparel Designer

As a Senior Designer for Teton Outfitters, you will be at the forefront of apparel innovation, shaping the style, material, and color directions for our brands. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create trendsetting designs that resonate with our customers and uphold our brand's integrity. By staying ahead of trends and understanding consumer needs, you'll 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 assigned 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.

Desired Competencies:

• Creative Vision: You have the ability to imagine and express a brand's essence through unique product concepts and design.
• Collaboration: You excel at working with multiple personalities in a diverse, fast-paced environment to create a cohesive team atmosphere.
• Time Management: You possess exceptional time management skills, ensuring all projects are completed within strict deadlines.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with a strong emphasis on Apparel or Industrial Design being highly desirable.
• A minimum of 7 years in technical apparel design is required, with a particular preference for those with experience in seam-sealed apparel.
• An extensive understanding of market trends, garment fit, and pattern-making is essential.
• Strong proficiency in technical fabrics and color trends is expected.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to thrive under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of the action sports and athletic apparel industry is a plus.

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About Teton Outfitters

Teton Outfitters outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic Powersports brands, including KLIM and 509. Founded in 1998, Teton Outfitters is one of the world's fastest growing apparel, helmets, goggles and accessories companies within the Powersports channel. Operations span numerous geographies, product categories and distribution locations. Teton Outfitters is committed to delivering innovative products to that excite our customers and create a unforgettable experience.

EEO Statement

Teton Outfitters is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.