Associate Designer, Apparel

At Huckberry, we build apparel meant to be lived in - built for weekend escapes, daily routines, and everything in between. We need an Associate Designer with an uncompromising eye for menswear to help steer our in-house lines from inspiration to production. In this role, you’ll act as the glue between Merchandising, Tech, and Production, managing product lifecycles and keeping active seasons moving on or ahead of schedule. If you’re an entrepreneurial self-starter who gets fired up about fabric, fit, and functional design, we want to hear from you.
This role is based out of our headquarters in Austin, TX; relocation support will be provided to a remote hire.

Responsibilities
Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with Designer/Technical Designers/Developers to hit all key milestone dates
Maintain awareness of the corporate calendar and support the design team with deadlines. Prioritize multiple overlapping tasks across active seasons to ensure all development milestones are met on or ahead of schedule
Manage specific categories through the product creation cycle. Prepare accurate development packages, including sketch, style details, construction call-outs, materials, trims, artwork, color information and relevant washes and finishing details
Create and update technical sketches, BOMs, PLM & Miro board updates for assigned categories and products as needed
Manage follow-up and comments for proto samples, lab dips, trims, artwork, washes, and other key development submits
Manage in-season development through the organization of seasonal binders including all submits for lab dips, materials, trim development, etc.
Attend and participate in fit sessions. Taking detailed notes and follow up as needed with TD & PD teams
Shop the market on a regular basis for ideas and inspiration. Research and identify trends that are relevant to the Huckberry customer
Support the design team with presentation prep for cross-functional and milestone meetings as needed

Requirements
2-4 years of experience in the apparel industry
Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or equivalent industry experience
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Clear translation of creative ideas into functional technical designs
Strong organizational and time-management skills to navigate shifting priorities and tight deadlines smoothly
Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues on the go
Can work independently while adhering to deadlines
Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop, experience with PLM
Solid understanding of garment construction and fabric properties
Must have a strong passion for menswear, experience in menswear is a plus
Ability to treat missteps as learning opportunities, quickly applying constructive feedback to improve future processes
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401(k) and employer match
Annual Huckberry shopping credits
Paid Sabbatical leave at 4 years
Summer Fridays
Weekly catered lunch
Monthly happy hours
Mental health resources
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
Volunteer Time Off
Generous employee discount
Annual offsites

Company Description
Huckberry is the ultimate one-stop men's shop for discovering the best gear and threads. Over a million guys trust us as their go-to resource for their closet, adventure inspiration, and a whole lot more. We were named one of IAB's most disruptive consumer brands, and we've collaborated with everyone from Matthew McConaughey and Leon Bridges to brands like Lululemon, Tacoma, and Coors. We look forward to meeting you.

Want to get to know us better? Check out our:
Journal: http://huckberry.com/blog
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Huckberryco
Instagram: http://instagram.com/huckberry

Huckberry encourages candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are always eager to further diversify our company, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect where all can flourish. All of our employment decisions are based solely on merit and business need.