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. 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. Working at Vuori, our goal is to create something special together. Our foundation and success are made possible thanks to incredible people, thriving culture, and an inspirational community.
Job Description
As a Designer at Vuori Clothing, you will be at the forefront of creating world-class athletic and technical outdoor accessories known for their design, function, fit, and quality. Under the mentorship of a Design Director and in partnership with the apparel team, you will lead and develop the men’s accessories line and trim design from initial concept to production. Your role involves embedding intuitive innovation into each product while seamlessly blending function and aesthetics.
Qualifications
What you'll get to do:
- Have a strong understanding of the apparel and accessories market and fashion trends.
- Exhibit organization and clear communication to thrive in a high-paced work environment with an advanced multi-track calendar.
- Create a wide price assortment from high volume/high IMU franchises to pinnacle innovative programs.
- Drive success within a multifaceted organization, ensuring your team is connected and up to date in PD, Fit, Merchandising, Materials, Sourcing, Color and Textures, Planning, Product Education, etc.
- Collaborate, brainstorm, and co-create concepts, seasonal direction, and design as both a leader and a mentor.
- Create detailed and industry-leading sketches, tech packs, and detailed construction diagrams to execute styles with product developers and overseas vendors.
- Work with Merchants to harmonize commerciality with innovation. Understand the importance of running a high-volume business, closely monitoring sell-through, and reacting to market shifts and consumer trends.
- Develop and ideate innovative and unique materials and trims, with a strong understanding of technical materials.
- Lead the trim design for both Apparel and Accessories.
- Partner with ambassadors/athletes to continuously elevate existing products and explore customer needs.
Who you are:
- 5+ design experience in Men’s Accessories (Socks, Towels, Water Bottles, Yoga Mats, Hats, Bags, Luggage, etc.) within a successful commercial space.
- A bachelor’s degree in design (BA, BFA, or BS) or equivalent work experience.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Office, and Excel.
- Experience in 3D is a plus.
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 $85,000 a year - $95,000 a year.
*Please include a portfolio or work samples when applying to this posting.
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Vuori is built to move and sweat in, yet designed with a West Coast aesthetic that transitions effortlessly into everyday life. Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, we are a new perspective on performance apparel.
