Job Description

We are seeking an ASSISTANT DESIGNER to join the Orvis Team! This is hybrid position with an expected 2 to 3 days per week in our Sunderland, VT office.

Orvis is looking for a talented and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to join our creative design team. As an Assistant Designer, you will work closely with senior designers and contribute to the development of elevated products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from industry leaders while helping to create high-quality products that align with Orvis’ commitment to craftsmanship and performance.

For more than 165 years the Orvis name has stood for outdoor traditions, quality, and customer satisfaction. At Orvis, we do not sell what we, ourselves, would not be proud to own or give as a gift. Our associates deserve to be proud of our service and our products, and we rely on every associate to apply our “pride of ownership” credo to drive our quality. “Good enough” is not our standard. We need to strive for perfection in our products and customer service, to propel our growth and the pride that will fuel our team.

Position Interfaces :

This position reports to the Senior Designer, Women’s Design, and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities :

• Assistant design team in concept research, color allocation, and CAD renderings
• Assist in creating detailed sketches and technical drawings for designs providing direction in fabric, trims, and fit
• Assist in tech pack creation and updates throughout the season
• Research market trends, consumer preferences, and competitors to inform design point of view
• Support designers in presentations, concepting, and design reviews for seasonal collections.
• Maintain organized design files
• Maintain communication of seasonal print developments between the design team and freelance print artists
• Assist in creating and managing the color palette for the season
• Adhere to design calendar deadlines and timelines, ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Assist in managing 3D clo rendering creation with our vendors

Competencies and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in apparel design
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Digital drawing and sketching abilities
• Knowledge of garment construction and textile properties
• Strong attention to detail with a creative and functional mindset
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain deadlines and work against the product calendar timeline
• Knowledge of 3D sketching is a plus

Orvis Company associates take pride in our world-class service and products, treating customers, vendor partners, and each other with integrity and mutual respect. We work in a supportive, team-oriented environment, focusing on performance, continuous improvement, and exceeding our customers’ expectations – both internal and external. The Orvis Company and our associates are committed to giving back to our communities and protecting nature.

About Orvis :

In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. With our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow.

Orvis is headquartered in beautiful Southwestern Vermont with operations in Roanoke, Virginia and the U.K. We firmly believe that the only way for Orvis to achieve its vision to be the most respected lifestyle brand in America, is to have a company culture that is supportive and inspiring to the individuals that will get us there.

Orvis offers competitive compensation commensurate with scope of responsibilities and experience required; plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, generous associate discounts, and other excellent benefits.

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