COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.
Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business.
Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world.
We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances.
If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you!
For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: https://www.unitedlegwear.com

JOB SUMMARY:

The Designer [KID-PUMA] is responsible for working with the VP of Design and/or Design Directors in the design, creation and delivery of the PUMA Kids’ (girls) products that support strategic initiatives. This position will use exceptional design skills, knowledge of the current market and identifying trends to create innovative and commercially viable products from conception to production.

Essential Functions (Including but not limited to):

• Responsible for designing, sketching and developing ideas for multiple collections in designated brand/product area.
• Research and identify emerging fashion trends and interpret those trends for each brand.
• Generate, updated and recolor seasonal CADs for designated brand/product area. Make periodic updates to product line.
• Produce detailed tech packs and follow through the entire development of product from initial line to final pre-production samples.
• In-put Tech Packs & SMS comments into companywide PLM system.
• Daily follow up with factories on tech pack creation/revision/review and submit approvals.
• Develop and maintain relations with sales, buying and production teams to ensure item suits customer, market and price points.
• Interact with sales team to discuss design ideas.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, extensive knowledge of garment construction and 5+ years of experience in Design, including but not limited to experience with childrenswear.
• Knowledge of fashion trends and general trends in color, Tech Packs, fabric and style.
• High creativity and artistic abilities, an eye for color, texture and pattern with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions,.
• Proficient computer skills to include Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop), Microsoft Office, Acrobat, and PLM systems
• Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal and cross functional communication
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly and follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team under critical time frames.
• Self driven and experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department.

GENERAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL:

Employment in this position requires adherence to all policies and procedures set forth by United Legwear & Apparel Company. This position description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, is not a contract and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice, by the employer. Furthermore, all employees are employed at-will with United Legwear & Apparel Company and are employed for no definite period of time and employment may be terminated without cause or notice.
Salary Range $85,000-$100,000

• Responsible for designing, sketching and developing ideas for multiple collections in designated brand/product area.
• Research and identify emerging fashion trends and interpret those trends for each brand.
• Generate, updated and recolor seasonal CADs for designated brand/product area. Make periodic updates to product line.
• Produce detailed tech packs and follow through the entire development of product from initial line to final pre-production samples.
• In-put Tech Packs & SMS comments into companywide PLM system.
• Daily follow up with factories on tech pack creation/revision/review and submit approvals.
• Develop and maintain relations with sales, buying and production teams to ensure item suits customer, market and price points.
• Interact with sales team to discuss design ideas.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations