Associate Designer - Outerwear; Hybrid

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* This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon.

- Thurs.). The fourth week is fully remote.

As an Associate Designer, you will design outerwear under the direction of a Senior Designer to meet line plan requirements. You will contribute creative, customer‑focused, and brand‑aligned ideas, working closely with Merchandising and Product Development.

• Partner and facilitate the design and development of Lands' End products, interpreting ideas and concepts into finished product through collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development.
• Conduct research in the form of design decks, creative sketches, tears, and develop a clear point of view on design direction; present and articulate ideas effectively.
• Contribute to the development of themes, color, fabrications, silhouettes, and mood for upcoming seasons, working with manufacturers to create original textiles and patterns.
• Produce presentation materials (boards, sample mock‑ups, etc.) to showcase design ideas.
• Research raw materials, markets, and fabric/trim development.
• Execute seasonal line plans and adhere to product‑development calendar deadlines; stay aware of key milestone meetings.
• Communicate with vendors and partner with Product Development to ensure sample development follows through.
• Evaluate lab dips, strike‑offs, and trim development approvals.
• Create detailed design sketches with clear call‑outs, demonstrating garment construction and material/end‑use knowledge.
• Build relationships with cross‑divisional design partners, vendors, and cross‑functional teams (PD, Tech, Merch) to support sample development.
• Attend fit sessions and articulate design direction and point of view.
• Mentor an intern or design assistant in certain categories.
• Collaborate with merchandising to analyze sales history when designing products.

• Fluency in Centric, Illustrator, and Miro; knowledge of CAD and 3D software is beneficial.
• Ability to produce flat drawings/sketches for design and prototypes.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a team environment.
• Creatively driven with a strong point of view and an eye for color and pattern.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; capable of multitasking and troubleshooting.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, with exceptional follow‑up skills.
• Strong collaboration, process‑driven, and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Knowledge of CAD is a plus.
• Ability to independently manage projects or assignments of moderate to high complexity.
• Active contributor to strategic planning and decision‑making processes.

• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel or Fashion Design or a relevant field, or equivalent experience with a strong sense of garment construction.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lb.
• Ability to travel as needed for work.

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