Full Time Sample Librarian Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Assistant Technical Designer will support the technical design team in translating creative concepts into production ready garments. Key duties include managing fit schedules and tracking samples to maintain strict adherence to development timelines. Responsibilities include assisting with technical sketches, updating tech packs, and evaluating samples.

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: 

Operational Support, Coordination and Technical Development

• Organize and attend fit sessions, documenting comments and managing model scheduling and communication.
• Monitor sample statuses and update details in PLM to ensure production and development deadlines are met.
• Coordinate wash and wear testing, competitive analysis sessions, and product reviews.
• Support fit and production sample review, analysis and specification updates in PLM.
•  Maintaining digital pattern files and physical samples libraries.
• Assist  with updating tech packs including sketches, Bill of materials and specifications.
• Assist with analyzing sample quality, measuring samples and evaluating fit.
• Communicate with suppliers in support of sample tracking, fit comments and tech pack updates.

Quality Assurance & Analysis

• Track lab testing compliance and wash and wear testing.
• Compile customer reviews and returns to drive data-led decision-making.
• Identify product failures, elevate issues to the team, and communicate findings to suppliers.

Complete tasks and adheres to development timelines as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design and Development
  • Equivalent work experience will be considered
• 1+ year of experience.
• No management experience required.
• Basic Fit analysis and patternmaking skills
• Ability to sketch in Illustrator or similar package
• Knowledge of product construction and components
• Basic understanding of product engineering, manufacturing processes and QC systems
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to  prioritize workload and manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability  to adapt to change and be self-directed
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

Leadership Competencies:

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

• Parental Leave 

• 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: $25.00 to $30.00/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.

#LIONSITE

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.