About the Job:The Senior Designer position is responsible for driving design and concepts for socks including men's, women's, and children. This position will use exceptional design skills, knowledge of the current market and identifying trends to create innovative and commercially viable products from conception to production. The Senior Designer position is responsible for bringing design solutions to life which adhere to marketing strategies and business goals. This position is comfortable making decisions and working together on team in a fast-paced environment.
What You Will Do:- Create distinct vision for the brands identity through seasonal drops and expanding on the brands.
- Lead multiple projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines.
- Champion new ideas that will drive the creative presence of the brand forward.
- Manage the creation of computer aided design (CAD) presentations for internal use market presentations.
- Oversee resources, such as color, fabric, and trim to standardize look and appeal of offerings.
- Manage lead time development partnering with Product Development and Packaging teams to maintain deliverables.
- Design concepts based on merchandising plan, to answer specific use case.
- Review prototypes
- Responsible for communicating all necessary information for the technical packages.
- Manage style input in web-based PLM.
- Collaborate with internal/external teams: daily communication with overseas partners and internal Design, Production & Product Development departments.
- Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.
What You Bring:- College degree in fashion design or equivalent experience in related area and minimum of 4-5 years of design experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Design experience in socks, experience using PLM preferred.
- High creativity and artistic abilities, an eye for color, texture and pattern with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions.
- Strong attention to details and accuracy.
- Proficient computer skills to include Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication and collaboration with design, sales team, and production.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external teams.
- Excellent organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly and follow-up.
- Agility and openness to new opportunities and projects.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department
What We Offer:At ULAC, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package for all New York & New Jersey-based employees includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Access to quality health care coverage with a variety of plan options to fit your needs.
Fitness Reimbursement Reimbursement is for eligible health and wellness programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle through our medical benefits plan.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% Employer Paid) Income protection to support you during unexpected health challenges, 100% company-paid.
Group-Term Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)Accidents can happen in an instant, affecting you and a loved one. Our Group-term Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is designed to help families by providing financial protection in case of death or severe injury resulting from an accident.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential support services for mental health, work-life balance, and other personal matters.
401(k) Retirement Plan Plan for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, including employer matching of up to 4.5%
Pet Insurance Coverage options to help care for your furry family members.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave Competitive paid vacation and sick leave to support your work-life balance.
Bereavement Leave Paid time off to grieve and attend to personal matters following the loss of a loved one.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Commuter Benefits Tax-advantaged options to help cover public transit and commuting costs.
Tuition Reimbursement Support for continued learning and development through approved educational programs.
Voluntary Life InsuranceOption to voluntarily add additional financial protection in the event of an unfortunate loss.
