Sr Manager, Design / in NYC or Winston-Salem

Overview

HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) makes everyday apparel that is known and loved by consumers around the world for comfort, quality and value. Among the company’s iconic brands are Hanes, the leading basic apparel brand in the United States; Bonds, which is setting new standards for design and sustainability; Maidenform, America’s number one shapewear brand; and Bali, America’s number one bra brand. HBI employs 48,000 associates in 29 countries and has built a strong reputation for workplace quality and ethical business practices. The company, a longtime leader in sustainability, has set aggressive 2030 goals to improve the lives of people, protect the planet and produce sustainable products. 

Hanes Brands Inc. is a global company with more than 60,000 associates in 47 countries, all working together to create the world’s best apparel, including iconic brands such as Hanes, Maiden Form, Bali, Bonds, and many more. We offer enormous opportunities for creative thinkers, people with a passion for consumers, and those who think like business owners. We’re building a truly inclusive culture, where people of different backgrounds, races, cultures, and experiences come together to make us stronger. We are a sustainable company committed to making a positive difference in our communities and around the world.

Responsibilities

*This role may be located in our Design Center NYC or in our Corporate Headquarters location in Winston-Salem, NC

 • Work closely with the Director to ensure any business-critical/hot topics are raised in a timely manner.

• Create and deliver brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy, encompassing style, color/print, fit, and fabric for new and existing styles.

• Design and create sketches and specs with detailed technical information, including front and back sketches, construction details, illustrations, material, and trims.

• Research and interpret men’s underwear trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the brand; conduct ongoing competitor research/trend analysis.

• Ensure garment consistency across product collections and categories; analyze and communicate risk during the development cycle; continuously seek to drive product improvements to ensure best-in-class fit, comfort, and performance with the goal of consistently exciting our customers and exceeding wearing expectations.

• Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process, including Merchandising, Product Management, Suppliers, Materials Team, and HQ and Asia PD.

• Communicate visions and concepts clearly, confidently, and strategically to all stakeholders.

• Create style boards for the area of responsibility, showing silhouette and color, fabric, print/pattern options.

• Lead fit sessions on live models and communicate fit/construction corrections to vendors/regional tech designers via written instructions, flat and on-body measurements, patterns, and digital images to ensure proper fit and brand integrity. • Exhibit excellent communication and presentation skills that can present and sell to all levels internally and externally, communicating a clear and inspiring vision.

• Demonstrate proven success in identifying trends, colors, and silhouettes and forecasting current and future states to accurately lead in men’s underwear.

• Proactively initiate “Blue Sky” developments that drive innovation and address white space as incremental opportunities.

 • Command the development cycle and related calendar timelines, keeping the team focused and meeting all deadlines.

• Manage a team of designers and artists responsible for the creative and technical development to create compelling, brand-enhancing products adhering to profitability goals.

• Oversee all product design from concept through market adoption.

• Work with vendors on fabrics, trims, and developments.

• Oversee fit sessions; identify and resolve quality and technical issues.

• Demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, timeline management, and organizational skills.

• Exhibit aptitude for working independently and in conjunction with the team.

• Respond quickly and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; be flexible and able to manage change.

• Interface with factories and their development teams to deliver prototypes specific to concept projects.

Minimum Education/ Experience

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years relevant work experience OR Master's 8+ years relevant work experience; 4+ years of equivalent work experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree.

Specific Skills or Experience Required

• BS/BA Degree required or AA Fashion Degree.

• 10+ years in the industry required, with a minimum of 5 years of management experience.

• Experience in men’s underwear and/or apparel.

• Comprehensive understanding of garment construction and textile sciences.

• Extensive knowledge of fabrics, trims, and their performance in garment form.

• Proficient financial skills related to garment cost and profitability targets.

• Fit expertise in men’s innerwear or related categories.

• Strong verbal, public speaking, and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate complex and/or controversial concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

• Accustomed to working in a rapidly changing, high-growth environment.

• Self-starter who brings a level of passion, enthusiasm, and focus to their day-to-day business and can multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Keep current on consumer insights; participate in research projects and focus groups.

• Superior organizational skills; highly detail-oriented, meticulous, and creative.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to mentor, lead, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

• Participate in key account calls as necessary.

• Display the highest level of business ethics in all endeavors.

• Domestic and international travel required.

• Proficient in both Mac/PC; Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat), Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); 3D design experience is a plus

Job Specific Competencies

• Strategic Communication: Ability to communicate visions and concepts clearly, confidently, and strategically to all stakeholders. Excellent presentation skills to effectively sell ideas internally and externally.

• Design Expertise: Proficiency in creating brand-right designs that align with overall business strategy, including style, color/print, fit, and fabric. Skilled in designing and creating detailed sketches and specs with technical information.

• Trend Analysis: Expertise in researching and interpreting men’s underwear trends and consumer needs. Proven success in identifying trends, colors, and silhouettes and forecasting current and future states

• Product Development: Ability to ensure garment consistency across product collections and categories. Competence in analyzing and communicating risk during the development cycle and driving product improvements.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills to work with key partners throughout the design process, including Merchandising, Product Management, Suppliers, Materials Team, and HQ and Asia PD.

• Fit and Quality Management: Experience leading fit sessions on live models and communicating fit/construction corrections to vendors/regional tech designers. bility to oversee fit sessions and identify and resolve quality and technical issues.

• Innovation and Creativity: Proactively initiate “Blue Sky” developments that drive innovation and address white space as incremental opportunities.

• Project and Timeline Management: Command the development cycle and related calendar timelines, ensuring the team meets all deadlines. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

 • Team Leadership: Ability to manage a team of designers and artists responsible for the creative and technical development of products. Aptitude for working independently and in conjunction with the team.

• Vendor and Material Management: Experience working with vendors on fabrics, trims, and developments. Interface with factories and their development teams to deliver prototypes specific to concept projects.

• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure all aspects of product design are thoroughly planned and executed.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to manage change and respond quickly to handle multiple projects in a dynamic environment

Core Competencies

• Data Fluency

• Written/verbal communication and listening

• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Results orientation

• Adaptability

Core Values

Play to Win - We expect to win, working together to drive results. We push ourselves to simplify and innovate. When we fail, learn from it. We will break with the past when necessary to move forward.

Act Like Owners - We take action. We build relationships across functions so we can see the company holistically and seek out opportunities for improvement. We’re willing to sacrifice in one area if that leads to our overall success.

Do What’s Right - We behave ethically. We are transparent. We share information about the factors influencing our actions. Our behavior aligns with our values. Our products make the world a better place.

Create Opportunity for All - With success comes opportunity. Everyone is respected and included. We provide opportunities for all associates to reach their Full Potential

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly by:

Telephone: 877.999.5553

Email: HBI_TA@hanes.com.