Designer, Wrangler Collaborations & Special Projects

Who We Are: Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting: Designer: Wrangler Collaborations & Special Projects This position reports to the Director of Collaborations & Special Projects and is responsible for all design activities related to Collaborations & Special Projects.

Works with cross-functional work streams to drive new, trend right and innovative product consistent with the merchandising brief, while staying true to the Brand DNA. Designer is responsible for owning the category/business from concept to pre-production.

Works with cross functional teams to build out concept, color, artwork direction, fabric and trims, and wash direction. Is an expert in the design process and has creative solutions to build efficiencies in the daily design functions.

Responsibilities: Brand Awareness – Understands Wrangler’s Brand Creative Vision and DNA and utilize this tool to implement new ideas and innovations. Strong individual contributor – Creative designer who develops and delivers innovative and brand right concepts, color, print & pattern direction, and wash direction.

Responsible for designing into brand right products. Ability to create plaids and simple prints and to recolor. Competitive Positioning – Responsible for the creative aesthetic from concept to consumer for all product and assortment needs.

Market research of inspirational and competitor brands. Stay connected to what’s happening in the market and understand the trends that are emerging. Understand the history and hindsight of the past seasons to help drive relevant new styles and potential white space.

Style Ownership – Review and comment on the details, construction, fabrics, trim