Associate Technical Designer, Apparel (7473)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Associate Technical Designer, Apparel who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and has solid technical accuracy and expertise. You will be responsible for owning one or more categories, ensuring fit and quality standards are well executed and consistent across all styles. You are a self-starting problem solver with strong skills in communication and collaboration. The Ariat Technical Design team is committed to creating well-fitting, high-quality products for delivering the best client experience. You have an extraordinary opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that has a commitment to innovation, quality, integrity, teamwork, and respect.

You'll Make a Difference By

• Working with accessible and approachable leaders and teams

• Impacting change in a culture that promotes doing it differently and better

• Connecting people to the lifestyles and experiences they love

• Developing innovative products that athletes and general consumers are excited about

• Bringing confidence to push boundaries and offer up new ideas

• Being technology-driven and excited about the potential it brings

• Collaborating and influencing with cross-functional partners and vendors

• Having a strong work ethic with the ability to multitask and thrive under accelerated

• Meeting deadlines and shifting deliverables

About You

• Proficiency in Illustrator, Gerber Accumark, PLM Systems (Centric a plus), CLO 3D, Outlook, Microsoft Suite

• You demonstrate a sound understanding of fit, technical construction, and patternmaking

• Experience in creating spec packages and managing calendar deadlines

• Strong verbal and written communication with exceptional attention to details

• Understanding of factories and manufacturing a plus

• 3-5 years of experience in technical design

• Associate or bachelor's degree in design, fashion, graphic design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $70,000- $80,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat's holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options

• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits

• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days

• 401(k) with company match

• Bonus incentive plans

• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.