Assistant Designer, Men's & Women's Outerwear

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Designer to support the development & execution of Vuori’s product assortment, focusing on Men’s and Women’s Outerwear. This individual will be responsible for aiding in the design process including but not limited to: concept, research, design, tech pack creation, BOM development, fabric selection, trim selection, fitting, and finessing product. To be effective in this role, the individual must be eager to learn and support the team in any way needed, have an eye for elevated fashion, and have a basic understanding of Vuori aesthetics. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the performance apparel space, Vuori’s mission and will embody the brand’s values. 

• Ability to successfully work in a team environment. 
• A self-starter with the ability to anticipate team needs. 
• Execute specific design development projects as assigned by the designer. Accessory/Graphic design experience a plus. 
• Research preseason trend, style inspiration, and trim, and maintain an understanding of the cultural and competitive market trends as they relates to the Vuori customer. 
• Attend and assist in fittings, taking notes as needed. 
• Ability to own lab dip requests, comment communication and tracking. 
• Owns all departmental requests including but not limited to, tailoring requests, fabric briefs, mill sheets, new and existing trims.  
• Support men’s and women’s design team with seasonal tech pack creation & updates. 
• Aid in visual process, owning comments on prototypes and seasonal submits. 
• Responsible for meeting deadlines and staying organized. 
• Basic level technical knowledge of outerwear apparel constructions. 
• Ability to sketch or to communicate design ideas via computer program. 
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions. 
• Create designs that support line plans, assortment strategies, and brand initiatives, through the Vuori filters. 
• Support design team for seasonal product presentations & sales meetings. 
• Responsible for general assortment updates for all tools. 
• Act as cross departmental liaison, creating a consistent flow of communication throughout the organization. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 
• 0-2 year product development or design experience. 
• Performance apparel experience a plus. 
• Excellent communication skills- written and verbal. 
• Strong understanding of apparel market and trends. 
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Office and Excel. 
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
• Must live in the San Diego area or be willing to relocate. 

Additional Information

Pay: from $65,000 - $75,000

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• 401(k)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.