Designer- Intimates & Emerging Categories (Swim, Active)

Location: New York City - Hybrid (1 day/week in office)

Reports to: Director of Design

Time commitment: Full time

Nice to meet you!

Pepper is a DTC fast-growing, unabashedly confident bra brand intentionally designed to celebrate small-chested bodies in all their glory. We’re on a mission to empower small-chested women of all body types to embrace the flat in flattering. Since launching our 470% funded Kickstarter in 2017, we’ve sold more than a million bras last year alone, and have gone viral and been featured in Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Forbes, Vogue, and more.

What we’re proud of:

• Small & mighty. Without raising traditional VC dollars, we’ve grown to eight figures in sales in just 5 short years through focused, profit-minded strategies.
• Doing big things. Our vision is to create a world where ‘flat’ is no longer an insult and where we take over our customer’s closet with solution-driven intimates
• Good for people & the planet. We are intentional about our impact, from how we give back to communities to the women who make our bras.

This is where you come in.

Are you ready to help revolutionize the intimate apparel industry? As one of the first Designers on our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of perfectly fitting products for an underserved market. This is your opportunity to think creatively, bring bold ideas to life, and design products that not only captivate customers but also drive financial success. Your work will directly impact how women experience confidence, comfort, and style, all while pushing the boundaries of the industry and redefining what's possible!

The Role.

• Collaborate with Design Director to develop seasonal trend and color concepts across multiple categories
• Design Development: Create commercially viable collections that balance trend, innovation and cost-efficiencies 
• Trend Forecasting: Conduct market research to identify emerging trends in fabric, silhouettes and color; translating insights into compelling designs that resonate with our customer
• Print & Color Development: Manage print & color development to ensure final product meets brand expectations 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with merchandising, sourcing and production teams to build assortment and ensure feasibility in execution from concept to production
• Pre-Production: Adhere to Milestone calendar, tracking and advancing quarterly development requirements to ensure timely execution of design concepts
• Fit & Samples: Attend weekly fittings in the NY office, providing strategic feedback to ensure designs are aligned with overall product strategy
• Creative: Work closely with Creative and Brand teams to ensure design intent aligns with go to market strategy. Participate in hindsight analysis to assess product performance and gather insights for future collections
• Customer Feedback & insights: Gather & analyze customer feedback to continuously refine and improve product offerings, ensuring designs meet the evolving needs and preference of our target market
• Communication: Present design concepts to internal stakeholders, confidently incorporating feedback to refine designs and drive consensus across teams

The perfect fit.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Pepper’s mission to promote body confidence for our audience, have a keen eye for trends, and have a strong ability to multi-task. If you are interested, please submit a resume with your portfolio link. (If you do not have a portfolio link, please attach PDF or JPG samples that show off your flats and/or personal style).

• 5+ years experience designing intimate apparel required
• Excellent understanding of raw materials, garment construction, and fit 
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on design execution, quality and ensuring products meet aesthetic and functional requirements
• Excellent ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, ensuring milestones are met and designs delivered on time
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Passion for understanding customer needs to enhance customer experience and satisfaction
• Clear communicator with effective presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

The perks.

• Company matched 401K plan up to 3%
• 100% company covered option for medical, vision, dental insurance premiums
• Flexible remote work location
• Flexible and generous vacation policy
• Paid parental leave for qualifying employees
• Health & wellness monthly stipend
• Have a huge role in the growth of a company with a meaningful mission

Pepper values.

• Curiosity 🤔: We’re relentless in our quest to understand the community we serve. We’re challengers who ask questions, pursue perspectives, and set the new standard.
• Resilience 🌊: We embrace the ups and the downs, learn from our mistakes, and courageously persevere to achieve our goals.
• Community 🤝: We champion each other the same way we champion our customer. We do big things together and are passionate about what we do, and how we do it.

Diversity

Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Pepper's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. Pepper will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

What Personal Information We Collect

Professional, employment-related, or schooling information. Current or past job history, performance evaluations, and educational background, including grades and transcripts.

How We Use Your Information

For professional, internal analysis, or employment-related purposes, including job applications.

The expected salary for this role is $85,000 - $105,000, though the final offer will reflect several factors such as your experience, skills, and the role’s location and may be outside of this number. Candidates should expect offers that reflect their individual qualifications, experience, and location. The salary provided is directional and actual compensation may vary. At Pepper, we know that compensation is just one part of the package. That’s why we offer a robust total rewards package, including health and wellness benefits, remote work stipends, a generous flexible paid time off policy, product discounts, and more, that are designed to support your journey both inside and outside of work.