Peter Millar

Apparel Design Manager

Peter Millar Raleigh, NC

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Design Manager is responsible for sketching, color CADS, tech packs, print surface design and development of prototypes with a concentration in Men’s Sweaters, Knits, and Bottoms.

Essential Functions

  • Conduct market research to identify new trends, and techniques with the aim to better understand the competitive landscape and create opportunities for growth
  • Using Adobe Illustrator to articulate product detail execution of color, proportion, scale, style and a level of taste for men’s apparel
  • Responsible for supporting the design process from concept to final design submission
  • Create and maintain product tech packs in the PLM system on Sweaters, Knits, and Bottoms
  • Maintain database of existing designs and help load and manage these images in PLM
  • Communicate with factories and mills as needed to ensure accurate sample execution
  • Update linesheets on Adobe InDesign to distribute internally
  • Manage the organization and maintenance of the prototype, mill card, and color card library
  • Develop all surface design print artwork for Crown, Crown Sport, and Crafted Knits and Swim
  • Communicate with the production department and factories to ensure production is executed properly
  • Analysis on Excel to demonstrate best sellers, worst sellers, retail price points, wholesale price points, wholesale margins, retail mark-ups, and category penetrations

Competencies

  • Exceptional skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, PLM, and Excel
  • Outstanding time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities
  • Motivated, self-starter on projects
  • Accurate organizational methods with a strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors and clients

Desired Education And Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field
  • 1-3 years’ experience in a Design position

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Retail Apparel and Fashion

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