Hybrid Designer – Cold-Weather Accessories

at Randa Apparel & Accessories

• Job title: Designer – Cold-Weather Accessories
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $71,500 - $75,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rosemont, United States

About the role

• Designer specializing in cold-weather accessories for Randa Apparel & Accessories. Collaborating with teams to create standout designs for various brands.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed about current design trends, industry influences, and competitor activity.
• Create trend boards and collateral materials for internal use, licensors, and customer presentations.
• Develop new materials and constructions specific to the assigned brands.
• Collaborate with licensors, merchandising, sales, and design teams to communicate and present ideas effectively.
• Design collections that align with brand direction, market needs, and company initiatives.
• Oversee the design process from initial research through to technical development and market presentation.
• Produce detailed technical drawings and specifications for factory partners.
• Manage the product design lifecycle, including preparing tech packs, sample requests, PLM system updates, and factory communications.
• Meet project goals while maintaining attention to detail, tracking progress, and anticipating challenges.
• Ensure deadlines on the design calendar are met.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Industrial Design, or related field
• Required: 3-5 years of experience in product design and development
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Familiarity with Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with web-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of 3D software/printing is a plus.
• Prior design experience in soft goods accessories, apparel design, or hard goods
• Strong understanding of raw materials, sourcing, and designing within target costs.
• Prior experience in cold-weather accessory design is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions.
• Commuter benefit plan.
• Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
• 401(k).
• Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness, and wellness program.