With a solid understanding of the Alaskan Hardgear customer and the outdoor industry, the Senior Design Brand Manager of AKHG will both lead a team committed to success and design product. This senior-level position will manage the design and development of the AKHG woven top and bottoms categories, working closely with technical designers to ensure product construction and functionality supports end use and lead design for the brand. They will maintain and expand upon expert knowledge of market trends through travel and independent research. Leaning on macro trends, new industry innovations, and customer insights will help to guide the team and inform the design process. The Senior Design/Developer will shepherd the process from concept through completion. They will work with cross functional partners to ensure initial product vision and benefits are clearly defined and executed by go live. A key function will be to keep the team energized, organized and up to date on calendar deliverables to ensure all milestones are completed on time. This position will collaborate with creative and merchandising teams to support the brand’s financial goals. They will create key looks for each season, ensuring the merchandising buy strategies, and the creative vision are all factored into total look. The Senior Design/Developer has a desire to drive sales through innovative and functional product development and design. This position requires a high-level autonomy and will direct the activities of critical members of the product team in order to drive division growth within the Duluth Trading Company Brand Portfolio.
Position Details:
Work Environment:
At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from home on Fridays if you prefer.
What You’ll Do:
What We’re Looking For:
Proven success leading and mentoring team
Experience working closely with cross-functional partners
Experience communicating with overseas or remote vendors and suppliers
Strong oral and written communication skills
Mastery level Adobe Illustrator skills
Expertise in woven construction and fabrications with the ability to quickly learn knits and sweaters categories
Expertise in creating detailed tech packs in a PLM system (including: technical callouts, BOM’s, and construction images)
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects from concept to completion with time constraints
Highly organized and self-motivated with strong ability to multi-task
Ability to travel several times per year, both domestically and internationally
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects from concept to completion with time constraints
Highly organized and self-motivated with strong ability to multi-task
Ability to travel several times per year, both domestically and internationally
Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills
Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks
As we continue to grow Duluth Trading Company and its house of brands, the perks have perked up, too. We’ve boosted an already impressive benefits package to include: 12-week full-pay parental leave, paid holiday time for the important observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, and more! Why’d we go all out? Because our pursuit of a better way means that when it comes to great talent, better perks are a given.
Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000/year
Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an equal opportunity employer.
About Duluth Trading Company:Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.
From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.
Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.
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