Job Type: Full time
Southern Tide, LLCGreenville, SC - Southern Tide HeadquartersAt Southern Tide, our mission is to share our love for the coastal lifestyle through premium products, experiences, and service.We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts! This is a full time, in-person position based out of our corporate office in Greenville, SC. The Associate Men’s Designer plays a key role in assisting the design team in the creation and development of apparel and accessories for Southern Tide. The Associate Men’s Designer will collaborate closely with senior designers and other cross-functional teams to bring creative concepts to life and contribute to the overall design process. The Associate Designer's responsibilities include research, sketching, CAD creation, fabric selection, and maintaining design documentation.Crew Position:Contribute to the development of the assigned line from conceptualization to finished product. Create detailed sketches and technical drawings of apparel using hand sketches or CAD software, and write specifications describing factors such as color scheme, fit, aesthetics, construction, and type of material to be used.Support Design team in constructing technical packages for garment development utilizing a product line management system. Create and ensure timely execution of tech/design packages ensuring all level of detail is accurate.Attend fittings and assist by providing feedback on garment fit, construction, and overall design.               Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, merchandising, production, and marketing, to ensure design requirements are met.Research and analyze market trends, consumer preferences, competitive positions, and emerging technologies to ensure Southern Tide's assortment meets the consumer and key account needs.           Assist in selecting appropriate fabrics, trims, and accessories for each design.             Assist in developing design concepts and mood boards based on research findings and brand guidelines to determine color palette and graphics/print.              Assist in creating presentation materials for design reviews and buyer meetings and participate in design team meetings.Communicate effectively with suppliers and manufacturers to address design-related questions and provide clarifications.Develop solid relationships with internal and external cross functional counterparts to assure efficient & clear communication through the entire development process, ensuring the design intent, revisions and aesthetic is communicated.Maintain accurate design records and assist with organization of design department including update design libraries, sample archives, and material references.         Collaborate with senior designers and manager to brainstorm and translate ideas into visual representations.You will love this job if you…Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.Are detailed oriented with excellent collaboration skills.Are highly organized and able to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Have a strong appetite to help a business grow.Anticipate challenges and can confidently solve problems.Who we would like to meet:Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising or equivalent.Generally, 2+ years of proven success in product design in multiple categories at a leading consumer products company.Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD software.Experience with PLM systems.Strong fashion sense and the critical ability to identify and interpret trends and translate to commercial success.This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or contact us at 1-888-725-1899.U.S. EEOC: Know Your Rights                Southern Tide participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.Please click here to review our Applicant Privacy Policy.