Senior Designer- Fall/Winter

OVERVIEW:

Ten Thousand is seeking an outstanding Senior Designer to lead Fall/Winter apparel design.  In collaboration with your cross functional merchandising, product development and tech design partners, you will conceive, refine, and execute innovative product concepts that push the boundaries of activewear performance. Passion for premium, functional design and an elevated taste level are a must. With this role, you’ll be joining a very fast growing company at an early stage and will have the opportunity to make a major impact on the business 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design the Fall/Winter assortment within timelines and guidelines set out by company calendar and merchant product briefs
• Create color and concept for the Fall/Winter season
• Provide detailed product pass-offs to product development, including CADs, detailed design instruction, trim direction, fit direction, and fabric information
• Work with technical design and vendor partners to create mockups and prototypes to explore, resolve, or prove new concepts or construction techniques
• Explore and/or develop innovative technologies including materials, construction techniques, and product features to drive continuous product performance improvements
• Ensure aesthetic and functional execution of all Ten Thousand styles, from sketches to PP samples
• Partner with Merchandising and Sourcing & Production to drive long-range fabric & trim R&D, including prototyping and wear-testing
• Partner with Merchandising to brainstorm new styles and set overall product strategy

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6-8 years’ experience in apparel design. Prior experience in activewear and/or technical outerwear strongly preferred. Prior DTC experience is also preferred.
• Passion for premium, functional design and the desire to forge a path as a market leader in new design concepts.
• Excellent taste level commensurate with the Ten Thousand brand. Exceptional attention to product details.
• Deep understanding of woven and knit garment design and construction.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator. 3-D design experience a plus.
• Strong sense of ownership and determination to get things done.
• Extreme Ownership mentality
• Determination to push the limits of product through exploration and curiosity
• Able to work independently within company and team guidelines
• Must be able to work from our NYC HQ

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary 
• Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Unlimited PTO
• Complimentary gear

ABOUT TEN THOUSAND:

Ten Thousand is the leading brand of premium men’s activewear. After launching with the world’s best training shorts, we have since expanded into a suite of gear designed to keep you going before, during, and after training – and we’re just getting started. We’re obsessed with making the best gear on the market and to make that happen we work with a team of amazing athletes across all modalities, from top CrossFitters competing in the CrossFit games to ultra-marathoners running in 100 miles races to elite members of the U.S. Special Operations Forces.

We’ve been featured in GQ, Esquire, Men’s Health, Gear Patrol, Runner’s World, and other leading lifestyle and fitness outlets, and we’re backed by leading consumer VCs and e-commerce titans. We're building the #1 training brand in the world, and we want you to be a part of it.