Mens Apparel Designer - Denim

Position Purpose Zumiez PBS is looking for a creative self‑starter who is crucial in supporting the Men's Design team while mentoring junior team members throughout the creative process. This position will manage the design and development of the Men's Denim Bottoms business. This role reports to the Senior Designer leading all Men's woven categories. Our ideal candidate is an energetic team player who can create and execute creative direction and lead in project timeline. A designer that can remain flexible, consistent, and detail-oriented while thriving in a fast‑paced environment. Job Duties & Responsibilities Using both trend and competitor research to identify apparel trends that support the long‑term growth of our brands Design compelling assortments for assigned categories – Men's Denim Pants and Shorts Develop seasonal innovation in the category through fit, wash and fabric development Partner with Senior Designer to manage and lead multiple projects, prioritizing daily workloads and meeting established deadlines Effectively communicate, including keeping stakeholders in the loop on expectations, changes/updates, and deadlines Act as a mentor to junior members of the Design team, with opportunity for a direct report Complete projects independently based on creative direction Confidently present new style concepts and product offerings in meetings with buying team Partner with Product Merchandiser & Buying Team to remain well‑informed of performance and department initiatives related to assigned categories Assortment sketches, TP & BOM building and maintenance through the entire production process Develop strong partnerships with cross‑functional teams: Production & Sourcing, Product Development, Technical Design, Buying and Design Leadership Actively identify areas of improvement in processes and proactively find solutions Other duties assigned by the Manager Requirements BA or equivalent coursework in Apparel preferred 3-4 years of experience in apparel design Denim design and development experience preferred Desire to work in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with business partners & teammates Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Office 365 Current with the fashion industry, trends, and brands relevant to Zumiez Able to give, receive, and apply constructive criticism Ability to present design ideas professionally Strong project management and organizational skills with experience in calendar planning and file management Excellent computer illustration skills Experience with branding and the ability to adhere to established brand guidelines Ability to remain detail‑oriented while working in a fast‑paced environment A balanced mix of creative and technical know‑how Contribute to the Zumiez culture of empowerment, competition, teaching, learning, recognition, fairness, honesty and fun Able to travel domestically and internationally for approximately 3-4 weeks each year Physical Demands and Work Environment Ability to sit/stand in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods and work on a Mac or PC without limitations. Must be able to distinguish colors and inspect the material on the product. Benefits Salary range $77K - $82K annually Bonus potential Health, vision and dental insurance, following an initial wait period Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance Disability insurance Paid sick leave, following an initial wait period Paid vacation, following an initial wait period (10 days of accrued paid vacation) Employee assistance program Dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) 401(k) plan after meeting eligibility requirements Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) after meeting eligibility requirements Open, casual, pet‑friendly office environment #J-18808-Ljbffr