Designer apparel

The Zumiez Product and Brand Services (PBS) team is responsible for over 30 unique brands spanning various categories, including men's and women's apparel, accessories, and snow / skate hardgoods. This position will manage the design and development of the Mens and Womens Denim business, as well as the mens casual pants. Job Duties & Responsibilities : • Research and identify apparel trends that support brand and customer • Design compelling products for assigned categories • Work from production schedules to manage and lead multiple projects, prioritizing daily workloads and meeting established deadlines • Act as a mentor to junior members of the Design team, with opportunity to for a direct report • Complete projects independently based on creative direction • Confidently present new style concepts and product offerings in meetings with buying team • Partner with Product Merchandiser to remain well-informed of performance and department initiatives related to assigned categories • Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional teams and Product & Brand Services counterparts • Travel and research apparel relevant to the Zumiez customer • Actively identify areas of improvement in processes and proactively find solutions • Other duties assigned by the Manager Requirements : • BA or equivalent coursework in Apparel preferred • 3-4 years of experience in Apparel Design • Denim Design and Development experience required • Desire to work in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with business partners & teammates • Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Office 365 • Current with the fashion industry, trends, and brands relevant to Zumiez • Able to give, receive, and apply constructive criticism • Ability to present design ideas professionally • Strong project management and organizational skills with experience in calendar planning and file management • Excellent computer illustration skills • Experience with branding and the ability to adhere to established brand guidelines • Ability to remain detail-oriented while working in a fast-paced environment • A balanced mix of creative and technical know-how • Contribute to the Zumiez culture of empowerment, competition, teaching, learning, recognition, fairness, honesty, and fun • Able to travel domestically and internationally for approximately 3-4 weeks each year. Ability to sit / stand in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods and work on a Mac or PC without limitations.