Associate Designer, Bottoms (Ted Baker & Van Heusen)

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year have transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company. 

Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. The integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world.  

We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances.  

If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you! 

• Work with design team in designing, sketching and developing ideas for multiple lines/collections as assigned based on design direction and trend research.
• Research emerging fashion trends and provide awareness of market trends in color, fabrics, style and how to interpret those trends for the brand.
• Generate, update and recolor seasonal Cads for multiple brands.
• Produce detailed tech packs and follow through the entire development of product from initial line to final pre-production samples.
• In-put Tech Packs into (Exenta) system.
• Daily follow up with factories on tech pack creation/revision/review and submit approvals.
• Review and approve lab dips and strike off submits.
• Interact with sales team to discuss design ideas
• Tag and organize samples for market and meetings.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related area and 3+ years of experience in Design, including but not limited to experience with menswear.
• Knowledge of fashion trends and general trends in color, fabric and style.
• Experience with bottoms, casual pants, chinos, cargos and other related bottom categories. 
• Creativity and artistic abilities, an eye for color, texture and pattern with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly and follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team under critical time frames.
• Self driven and 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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance