Job Description

About The Role

As a Senior Apparel Designer, you'll be responsible for leading the creative process in developing innovative, trend-forward apparel collections that align with the brand’s vision and strategic goals. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including Tech Design, Materials, Product Management, and Marketing, you'll ensure products resonate with our target audience while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.

You'll Make a Difference By

• Conceptualizing and creating original designs that reflect the brand’s aesthetic and current market trends.
• Developing mood boards, sketches, and prototypes to communicate design ideas clearly.
• Managing multiple design projects from concept through to final production, ensuring they meet deadlines and target margins.
• Overseeing material selection, colors, trims, and finishes for assigned collections.
• Collaborating with teams to align designs with performance, fit, and construction standards.
• Mentoring and guiding designers and associate designers, fostering a culture of creativity.
• Conducting market research and staying up-to-date on trends, technology, and sustainability to keep the brand competitive.
• Presenting seasonal design strategies to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 7+ years of apparel design experience, preferably in women’s better brands.
• Proven track record of successfully leading design projects from start to finish.
• Proficient in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D tools (CLO), and have experience with PLM systems.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and technical specifications.
• You excel in communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage competing priorities.
• You have a passion for innovation and staying ahead of industry trends.

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 per year

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This contract position may be eligible for select benefits through the payrolling agency. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance options and 401k.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email human.resources@ariat.com.

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.

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