Product Design/Development Coordinator

This role directly supports the product design category leader, while working closely with cross functional teams. They are responsible for supporting the day to day functions of product design and development work

Work Environment:

At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer.

What You’ll Do: 

• Maintain PLM with color chipping, bom updates, bom resends, sketch updates and any other needs based on business fluctuation during design cycle
• Maintain submits and provide comments on items necessary for overseas vendors and HK office partners to
  maintain development schedule (handlooms, strike offs, trims, thread submits, etc)
• Collaborate with merchandising, product development, and tech design, throughout all development stages to execute brand objectives
• Partner with Merchandising and TD partners to ensure needs are met for weekly meetings (agenda updates, sample pulling, presentation updates)
• Market analysis recaps of program opportunities in given catergories via trend, color, model
• Maintain sample library organization
• Assist in preparing documents for milestone meetings
• Attend fittings with manager, take notes, make necessary updates in PLM, and communicate out to team changes once complete
• Assist with sending out, organizing, and gathering wear test samples and feedback
• Maintain market sample room, Duluth sample racks, color chips/color boards
• Manage mailroom needs
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall business needs
• Opportunity to learn and be mentored by experienced Associate, Designer, and Senior Designers

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Design, Product Development
  • Equivalent work experience will be considered
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong Adobe Suite Skills - willing to learn new skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects from concept to completion with time constraints
• An understanding of fabric and garment construction from schooling
• A strategic and critical thinker with forward vision
• Solution oriented and customer-focused
• A team player who fosters cross functional relationships
• ntermediate "all things Google" skills
• No Management Experience Required
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks

Our pursuit of a better way isn't just about our products—it's about our people too.  That's why our Dam Good Crew enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support their well-being and success.

• Multiple Medical plan options 

• Dental & Vision plans 

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Health Savings Account including company contributions  

• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D

• Company paid Short-Term Disability

• Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance

• 401(k) Employer Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan to purchase Duluth Trading Co. stock at a discount 

• 12 weeks of Parental Leave at 100% pay 

• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

• Generous Paid Time Off plan

• Daily pay available  

• 40% Employee Discount 

• Flexible Fridays 

• Onsite fitness center

Position Compensation Outline 

Compensation Range: 23.07 to $28.84/hour.

Compensation listed is for the full-time position at this specific location and is based on several factors, including experience, and qualifications. Benefits and perks may have eligibility requirements and are subject to change.

The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.

From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.

Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.