KÜHL^® Careers

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Communicate with fabric mills on all aspects, including lab dip approvals, SMS greige and fabric orders, costing, testing, delivery, and quality.
• Communicate with garment factories throughout the product development process on all aspects, including sample tracking, costing, and quality.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams at Kuhl including the pattern team and marketing team to ensure accuracy of information.
• Build and maintain accurate and detailed tech packs, including bill of materials and construction detail sketches.
• Ensure accuracy of final details such as C&C labels, hangtags, and workbook copy.
• Measure and thoroughly review all samples for correctness and quality.
• Coordinate and participate in fittings with the designer and pattern team.
• Collaborate with the designer on improvements that can be made to quality and construction.
• Apply the seasonal development calendar to ensure samples are on time.

Job Requirements

• Understanding of the KÜHL aesthetic and outdoor lifestyle.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of all aspects of garment construction, including seam types, stitch types, thread types, and sewing order of operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator to create and edit tech packs in a neat and tidy way.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop to manipulate photos of garments.
• Able to quickly learn Kuhl’s unique ERP system.
• Bachelor’s degree in a design or development related field.
• 2-5 years Product Development experience.

Key Competencies

• Desire to learn and grow.
• Proactively address and resolve issues.
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Natural sense of urgency.
• Excellent time management.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Positive team member philosophy.
• Able to multitask and excel in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.

Benefits

• Family health insurance provided by KÜHL after 30 days employment.
• On-site gym/workout room with shower facilities.
• Daily gourmet lunches prepared by our private chef.
• Competitive compensation.
• Quarterly discretionary bonus.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discount on all KÜHL products.
• 401k.