Senior Designer - Men's Apparel
$95,000–$110,000 year
HybridSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Own the end-to-end design process for Men's Apparel, from initial concept and sketching through final tech pack delivery. Develop innovative, consumer-driven product concepts that balance performance, style, functionality, and Cotopaxi's brand aesthetic. Build cohesive seasonal design platforms, including mood boards, color direction, fabric intent, and visual storytelling tools. Lead design concepts within the Men's Apparel category while partnering with Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design to bring designs to life. Present seasonal direction and product stories to creative and cross-functional audiences. Champion material, trim, and construction innovation with a focus on sustainability and responsible sourcing. Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years professional experience designing apparel, accessories, or related soft goods
- significant experience in men's apparel
- Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, or a related field
- equivalent experience
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong understanding of apparel design and development from concept through final production
- including fit, sewn and non-sewn construction, manufacturing processes, materials, textiles, and garment technologies
- Knowledge and curiosity around material, trim, construction, and manufacturing innovation
- Proven ability to build strong, trusting relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
- including Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, Production, and PLM
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- including the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, functions, and geographic locations
- Comfortable working independently while also actively contributing to a collaborative, feedback-driven creative team
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- with sound judgment, flexibility, and diplomacy when navigating complex or evolving product challenges
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment
- and travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Passion for Cotopaxi's mission
- and a genuine interest in creating products that bring together performance, style, purpose, and responsible design
- Cotopaxi's commitment to sustainability
- considering responsible materials, construction, longevity, and product impact throughout the design process
- Stay current on relevant apparel, textile, technology, and consumer trends
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support design, product development, and team collaboration
- Cotopaxi participates in E-Verify
- and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Desired Qualifications
- performance, activewear, outdoor, or outerwear experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, or a related field preferred
- experience with 3D design or modeling tools
- Passion for Cotopaxi's mission and a genuine interest in creating products that bring together performance, style, purpose, and responsible design
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