Apparel Designer- Men's & Women's

Join Our Team at Storm Creek! As an Apparel Designer at Storm Creek, you'll bring our sustainably made lifestyle apparel to life- from concept to production. Research market trends, competitive offerings, and sustainable sourcing methods.Work with team to outline full product line assortment and brand initiatives.Develop innovative concepts and designs that reflect Storm Creek's design standards and business objectives.Continually seek and source new fabrics, trims, and technologies.Lead or assist with all aspects of development including lab dips, fittings, and submits.Manage all product development timelines with exceptional organization and attention to detail.Create detailed, production‑ready tech packs that clearly communicate design intent, construction methods, measurements, materials, and trim details to vendors.Manage Design Data Across All PlatformsAssist with creating and updating PLM with complete and accurate product details.Maintain organized records of tech packs, fabric specs, trims, and approvals.Ensure data accuracy across ERP, PLM, and shared systems.Track changes and revisions throughout the development lifecycle.Follow Merchandising Calendar and Meet DeadlinesPartner with Merchandising to align on seasonal milestones and deliverables.Manage development timelines to ensure on-time submits and production approvals.Proactively communicate risks or delays and propose solutions.Own Design Standards: Fit, Branding, Sustainability, Styling, PerformanceEnforce Storm Creek branding guidelines across all apparel categories.Uphold fit standards through consistent measurement review and fittings.Ensure products meet performance and quality expectations.Serve as the sustainable sourcing subject matter expert.Maintain consistency in styling, trims, labeling, and packaging details.Private LabelDevelop private label designs aligned with customer requirements while maintaining Storm Creek quality standards.Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to interpret customer needs into executable designs.Manage approvals and revisions with external partners and factories.QA, Errors, and Factory CommunicationEffectively communicate internally and externally through all phases of development.Act as cross-departmental liaison to ensure consistent information flow.Review and address QA issues, fit corrections, and production errors.Partner with factories on technical clarifications, corrections, and approvals.Support seasonal product presentations internally and externally.Collaborate with Marketing on development of materials that accurately showcase product features and sustainability stories.Additional duties as required. College degree in apparel design or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of experience in men's/women's apparel designFull understanding of both creative and technical designExperience designing full collections and complete product cycles from concept to finishStrong understanding of lifestyle, outdoor-inspired apparel trendsMaterial and textile construction and product knowledgeFit experience and understandingExperience and ability to successfully communicate with overseas factoriesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAdvance software knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Centric/PLM software and Excel; Clo/3D experience is a strong plus Let's make an impact together at Storm Creek!