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 Associate Designer to support the development & execution of the Vuori’s product assortment, focusing on Women’s Outerwear. This individual will be responsible for aiding 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 design, 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.

As an Associate Designer on the Outerwear Design Team at Vuori Clothing, you will play a pivotal role in creating innovative, stylish, and functional apparel for our customers.

What you'll get to do:

• Supporting Outerwear Team with day-to-day needs, as well as throughout the design process.
• Managing an assortment of styles within your category, working closely with senior team members to develop design-informed solutions for our customers.
• Researching preseason trends, style inspiration, fabrics and trim.
• Maintaining an understanding of the cultural and competitive market trends as they relate to Vuori customers.
• Integrating market knowledge, trend research, and insights from our community to create designs that are functional, innovative, and of the highest quality.
• Exhibit organization and clear communication to thrive in a high-paced work environment with an advanced multi-track calendar. Responsible for meeting deadlines and staying organized.
• Maintaining organization of category’s inspiration closet
• Participating and assisting in fittings, taking notes as needed.
• Ensuring accurate communication of design intent through the fitting process, collaborating with the in-house team to create mock-ups and prototypes.
• Overseeing and supporting product visuals and tech pack creation/updates.
• Ability to communicate ideas through sketching and CAD.
• Design and execute industry-leading, highly functional styles that reflect Vuori's design ethos and meet our customers’ needs.
• Promoting teamwork and clear communication within the cross-functional team, including product development, technical design, merchandising, materials, color, and sourcing.
• Maintaining keen attention to detail throughout the product development process to create technically excellent performance apparel that seamlessly blends style and function.
• Partner with ambassadors/athletes to continuously elevate existing and explore customer needs.

Qualifications

Who you are:

• A bachelor’s degree in design (BA, BFA, or BS) or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the contemporary fashion industry.
• Lifestyle outerwear experience required; technical outerwear experience a plus.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Teams, and PLM.
• Familiarity with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the Mac platform.
• Knowledge of 3D design is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and continuously seek innovative solutions.

Additional Information

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees:

• Health Insurance
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $80,100 per year - $103,005 per year.

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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