vineyard vines
Designer, Swim & Beachwear
vineyard vines, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
About Us
vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.
vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that
Every day should feel this good.
You don’t need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have
Every day should feel this good
moments. It’s a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don’t just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks—we bring it to work with us, too.
Whether in our stores, or at our Harbor Drive headquarters, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.
Our team is our family, and we’d never have grown to where we are today without them.
We’re committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you’ll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.
Overview
The Designer in this position is responsible for the design and development of the vineyard vines Swim and Beachwear business by interpreting concepts into finished brand appropriate product. Main responsibilities are flat sketches in illustrator as well as the development of presentation boards and presenting lines in concept meetings. The Designer will also execute seasonal line plans and follow product development calendar deadlines.
Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the development of Swim and Beachwear according to the seasonal concept (color, styling, etc.)Create, update and present concept boardsPlay a key role in executing initial development for each season through creation of original artwork and layouts under the Senior DirectorOrganize and maintain seasonal design books, fabric swatches and trim booksAssist in all aspects of daily follow-up with external and internal partnersCreate flat sketches and renderings using Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopCreate BOMs and upkeep in Centric PLMAttend all proto and bi-weekly fittingsParticipate in group meetings, fabric shows and trend shoppingPartner with Design team, and cross-functional partners in Product Development and Merchandising to prevent and resolve production problems for current and upcoming seasons
What You BringDegree in Fashion DesignAt least 4 years of Design experience, Swim experience preferredProficient in Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopStrong understanding of the apparel design process from concept to productSelf-Starter and creative thinker with ability to interpret seasonal conceptExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environmentExcellent time management and organizational skills with an ability to work under tight timelines while managing multiple prioritiesMust be willing to commute to Stamford, CT Headquarters
Every Day Will Feel This Good BecauseWe have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” peopleWe have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal lifeWe offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boatWe offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings, flex spending accounts, life & disability insuranceWe have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you activeWe offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar
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vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.
vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that
Every day should feel this good.
You don’t need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have
Every day should feel this good
moments. It’s a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don’t just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks—we bring it to work with us, too.
Whether in our stores, or at our Harbor Drive headquarters, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.
Our team is our family, and we’d never have grown to where we are today without them.
We’re committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you’ll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.
Overview
The Designer in this position is responsible for the design and development of the vineyard vines Swim and Beachwear business by interpreting concepts into finished brand appropriate product. Main responsibilities are flat sketches in illustrator as well as the development of presentation boards and presenting lines in concept meetings. The Designer will also execute seasonal line plans and follow product development calendar deadlines.
Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the development of Swim and Beachwear according to the seasonal concept (color, styling, etc.)Create, update and present concept boardsPlay a key role in executing initial development for each season through creation of original artwork and layouts under the Senior DirectorOrganize and maintain seasonal design books, fabric swatches and trim booksAssist in all aspects of daily follow-up with external and internal partnersCreate flat sketches and renderings using Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopCreate BOMs and upkeep in Centric PLMAttend all proto and bi-weekly fittingsParticipate in group meetings, fabric shows and trend shoppingPartner with Design team, and cross-functional partners in Product Development and Merchandising to prevent and resolve production problems for current and upcoming seasons
What You BringDegree in Fashion DesignAt least 4 years of Design experience, Swim experience preferredProficient in Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopStrong understanding of the apparel design process from concept to productSelf-Starter and creative thinker with ability to interpret seasonal conceptExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environmentExcellent time management and organizational skills with an ability to work under tight timelines while managing multiple prioritiesMust be willing to commute to Stamford, CT Headquarters
Every Day Will Feel This Good BecauseWe have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” peopleWe have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal lifeWe offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boatWe offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings, flex spending accounts, life & disability insuranceWe have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you activeWe offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar
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