Associate Designer, Men's Apparel

at  Jockey International Inc

At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.
We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?
Jockey is seeking an Associate Designer, Men’s Apparel, to join our Design team!
The Associate Designer, Men’s Apparel, will provide support to Designers for all assigned categories.
This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI (between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of apparel design experience, with knowledge of fabrics and trims and an understanding of the design process.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field required.
• Previous design and/or product development experience a plus.
• Ability to illustrate and flat sketch.
• Basic knowledge of garment construction and fabrics.
• Exposure to developing presentation boards a plus.
• Excellent organization, follow-through, detail orientation, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to prioritize own work schedule and communicate roadblocks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, a challenging work environment and exciting career growth opportunities!

• Collaborate with the design team to develop seasonal concepts and themes.
• Assist with editing garment styles and Bills of Materials (BOMs) in PLM system.
• Add color seasonally to garments and BOMs in PLM systems.
• Support Design team in daily tasks and act as backup/support to the designers in updating tasks in the PLM system.
• Conduct research on fabric, trims and color trends.
• Assist in sourcing and selecting materials for samples and production and follow up with materials team on those developments.
• Assist Design team in compiling, organizing and preparing presentation materials for meetings.
• Prepare technical drawings/tech packs and specifications for manufacturing and continue to update throughout season.
• Participate in fittings and provide feedback on garment fit and construction.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor analysis and consumer preferences.
• Organize, label and maintain design garment samples and manage sample availability for meetings.
• Ensure support tasks are completed in accordance with critical path calendar dates.
• Schedule garment concept approval virtual meetings and assist in documentation and tech pack creation for meetings.
• Attend various department support meetings and product fittings.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to collaborate, build and grow businesses.
• Assist in creating, presenting and updating seasonal roadmaps.
• Balance multiple seasons at once and prioritize workloads according to calendars and seasonal timelines.
• Assist in creating color references and kits for artwork, set up artwork in PLM system and assist in managing and commenting on strike-off approvals.
• Assist in set up and creation of supporting materials for account and internal presentations.
• Work on various projects as needed.
• Ability to travel between offices seasonally, if needed.