Designer, Stance Socks

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Designer, Stance Socks

Full Time Costa Mesa, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $ Annually

About Us

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac

E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.

About the Job

This role will drive the design process, from concept to delivery. This person will own the design of Performance Socks for the Stance license. The Designer will be responsible for strategy based on consumer and channel insights to drive long-term customer value by delivering premium quality, on brand / on trend newness, and positive in collaboration with Merchandising, Development, and Marketing.

Essential Duties (including, but not limited to:)

• Balance creative vision with volume drivers to achieve revenue performance & profitability.
• Partner with Merchandising and Marketing to drive results through product marketing.
• Seek ways to leverage existing products and innovations throughout the design process.
• Drive delivery against all design dates and gates throughout our GTM cycle.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Merchandising, Development, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams to ensure product features and design intent are clearly communicated across all touchpoints.
• Introduce innovative product ideas to drive the Socks business with clear consumer needs.
• Contribute to the seasonal color and pattern direction.
• Balance creative vision with volume drivers to achieve revenue performance & profitability
• Partner with Merchandising and Marketing to drive results through product marketing
• Seek ways to leverage existing products and innovations throughout the design process.
• Drive delivery against all design dates and gates throughout our GTM cycle.
• Knowledge of customer behavior, market trends, and future trend forecasting.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company's needs and operations.
• Attend required training workshops via ADP designated by the supervisor or manager for upskilling or any other performance-related functions based on productivity and monthly check-ins.

Qualifications/

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Product Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design or related field.
• A proven track record in designing products with consumers in mind to achieve revenue goals
• 5-7 years’ experience in circular knit designing Socks
• Experience working with wholesale and direct channels.
• Strong graphic and print creation background.
• Skilled in sketching, adobe creative suite and 3D visualization tools.
• A proven track record in designing products with consumer in mind to achieve revenue goals.
• Portfolio showing performance product design, with emphasis on knitting innovation and functional solutions.
• Strategic thinker who can build strong partnerships with internal cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Strong decision maker with proven track record of effective communication and presentation skills to gain credibility with cross functional stakeholders and external partners.
• Able to hit key calendar milestones.
• Proven combination of business sense and consumer awareness.

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