Designer, Intimate Apparel

Overview
SPANX isn’t your average company. We revolutionized an industry by challenging the status quo and putting the customer first. You might know the story: our founder, Sara Blakely, who needed the right thing as a base layer to feel 100% in white pants, so she cut the legs off a pair of tights and Spanx was born. The spark of that origin is the fuel for our future. We grew up in shapewear. But we’ve graduated. For 25 years (yep, we're old enough to rent a car now), we've been experimenting, innovating, and occasionally banging our heads against the drawing board. And we will never stop obsessing about what women who are out there doing their thing deserve. Because we are those women. And we’re honored to create on behalf of us all. 

We make elevated essentials with confidence built in. Essentials for layering underneath or wearing out loud, for “just-between-us” and “where'd you get that?” For everything you've got planned (and don't). Because what you put on can change how you show up. And if its' not working for you, it's got no place in your closet. Or on your body. Creating items that’ll make you feel great is a matter of the heart—and the lab. In every Spanx product is technology we design and build to highlight, complement, and form your look, just the way you like it. SPANX design and technology help make sure what you see in the mirror reflects that feeling of feeling your best (you know the feeling?). We are a high-growth, innovative and ambitious company and we are embarking on an exciting trajectory of both digital and international expansion. 

About the role

The Intimate Apparel Designer is a hands-on leader and subject-matter expert on the Intimate Apparel Design team. They translate brand strategy and consumer insights into solution-based, innovative, trend-relevant product that reflects our brand DNA. Designers own the day-to-day design process for assigned categories, sets seasonal direction, and partners closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Technical Design to deliver on fit, quality, margin, and calendar. They mentor junior designers, foster a collaborative, feedback-rich culture, and consistently raise the bar on creativity and execution.

This role is based in our Atlanta headquarters, requires weekly in-office work Monday-Thursday, and reports into our Design Director, Intimate Apparel.  

You’ll love it because you will…

• Sketching/Designing
  • • Supports the teams style count #’s and/or volume styles
      • Adobe Illustration a must
    • Creates on brand and trend relevant intimate apparel designs
    • Excellent at sharing and collaborating on ideas
    • Contributes to creating, building, and, communicating formats and templates
    • Ability to take designs into enterprise systems (PLM etc.)
    • Strong working knowledge of build, drape, and aesthetic, with an understanding of design principles and techniques
• Business ‘Smarts’/ Accountability
  • • Designs with an understanding of margin expectations to ensure company goals are met.
    • Consumer insight focused
• Market/Trend Research
  • • Supports design team in creative vision of the season
• Concept/Design Presentations
  • • Supports storytelling and compelling presentations based on design team direction
    • Participate in collective efforts for successful meeting preparation
• Communication/Documentation
  • • Support in the building and sharing of assets within meetings.
    • Accountable for up-to-date documentation related to all design work in progress within a timely manner across all systems and tools
• Prototyping/Fitting
  • • Clearly communicates aesthetic direction and fit intent
    • Accountable for directly managed styles
• Material Development/Design/Color
  • • Design into selected seasonal raw materials (fabric / wash / prints / color) palette and help provide feedback as RM / Leadership make seasonal fabric decisions

We require...

• 5+ years of design experience; bachelor’s degree in Product Development or Design preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) with strong design card efficiency and PLM knowledge.
• Knowledge of product development, manufacturing processes, product concepting, and craft.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to:
  • Take initiative and proactively support team and companywide goals.
  • Anticipate and respond effectively to obstacles while meeting stakeholder needs.
  • Balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Goal-driven and organized, with the ability to:
  • Manage projects effectively and independently.
  • Maintain a big-picture perspective while prioritizing tasks that drive business impact.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to both immediate and cross-functional partners.
• Relationship-building mindset, with the ability to:
  • Develop and leverage cross-functional relationships to achieve deliverables.
  • Accept and act on feedback from internal and external partners.
  • Foster an environment of teamwork and collaboration.
• Demonstrated agility, with the flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of the business.

Spanx is proud of our continued Progressive People Practices…

• Company Healthcare Plan: $0.00 out of pocket (Employee only benefit)
  Fertility testing and treatment are included in Spanx’s medical plans, even without the diagnosis of infertility. 
• Parental Leave Policy: Primary caregiver receives 16 weeks AND will have the option to work a half-time schedule (20 hours per week) for up to four additional weeks with full-time (40 hours per week) pay.
• Mental Health Days: 10 days
• 401K: Matched up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• PTO & Company Holidays: PLUS two full weeks of companywide closures (one in the Spring; one between Christmas and NYE)
• Flex Friday: Year-round half day Fridays!