Nautica
Nautica
201 – 500 Employees
eCommerceFashionRetail
Nautica is a fashion and retail brand selling nautical-inspired apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. Its range includes clothing, footwear, swimwear, and home goods, available through branded online shopping and physical stores. The company’s e-commerce service includes account management, live chat, and order tracking, alongside customer support and store locator tools. Nautica also features seasonal collections and promotions, and highlights sustainability initiatives and its partnership with Oceana.

Nautica Associate Denim Designer — New York, NY

Develop seasonal men’s and women’s denim collections for Nautica. Create sketches, tech packs, wash standards, and trend research to support product development.

Description

  • Help develop and deliver seasonal denim collections for Nautica’s men’s and women’s mainline.
  • Research relevant fashion trends.
  • Work with Merchandising, Production, and Technical Design.
  • Help prepare milestone review meetings.
  • Produce detailed sketches and document wash standards for the denim range.
  • Keep seasonal collection boards and the fabric wall up to date.
  • Create and maintain tech packs with sketches, garment and fabric construction details, hardware, and trims.
  • Prepare and maintain seasonal assortment line sheets.
  • Track sales performance, market trends, and industry conditions.
  • Attend fit sessions, record feedback, and follow up on requested changes.
  • Organize files, reproduce materials, and update development packages and wash comments.
  • Meet deadlines and deliverables set by the corporate calendar.
  • Research competitors and monitor platforms such as TikTok and Instagram for trends that fit the brand.

Requirements

  • At least three years of design experience; the final title will depend on experience.
  • Strong sketching skills, including the ability to produce fast, accurate sketches in Illustrator.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, and PLM systems.
  • A solution-focused approach and strong problem-solving ability.
  • Self-directed and adaptable, with the ability to multitask and manage changing priorities.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the denim market and Nautica’s customer.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage.
  • Dental coverage.
  • Vision coverage.
  • Term life insurance.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match.
  • Associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise.
  • Additional pay for store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday.

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