We are working on a Sr level Designer or Director for a top Menswear Workwear brand. Role is fully remote and is project based - need someone within the next few weeks to help with a project they are working on - role is working EST hours but can be anywhere in the country and work off hours as needed.
- Hourly pay rate approximately $60 an hour but may go up based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Looking for a talented Workwear Apparel Designer to create a functional, durable and commercially relevant Men’s collection with a modern aesthetic.
- Candidate will balance innovation with practicality and the authenticity expected of a workwear brand.
- This role needs to combine product design, technical apparel knowledge, durability/functionality and an understanding of authentic workwear DNA. Experience designing durable garments, including canvas, duck, twill, ripstop, fleece, nylon and other performance/workwear fabrics.
- Focus is on tradespeople: builders, utility, engineers, craftsmen, outdoor workers.
- Strong understanding of functional detailing such as reinforced panels, gussets, articulated knees/elbows, utility pockets, hardware, closures and adjustable components.
- Categories to include: Pants, shirts, polos, jackets, outerwear, vests
- Responsible for initial concept through completed TP’s and development process:
- Concept
- Fabric Research
- Design CADs
- Create detailed TP’s and communicate design intent clearly to product development team; specs to be based on existing blocks.
- Work directly with overseas PD and factory team to answer any design and construction inquiries.
Required Qualifications:
- Senior level designer with experience in workwear category
- Strong understanding of Functional Detailing such as reinforced panels, gussets, articulated knees/elbows, utility pockets, hardware, closures and adjustable components.
- Researching Emerging Fabric, Trim and Construction Technologies
- Understanding of Garment engineering
- Versed in Workwear manufacturing processes
- Durability testing and Performance Standards
- Familiarity in IL / FR requirements
- Wash finishes
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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