Company Description
Overview
SPANX isn’t your average company. We revolutionized an industry by challenging the status quo and putting the customer first. You might know the story: our founder, Sara Blakely, who needed the right thing as a base layer to feel 100% in white pants, so she cut the legs off a pair of tights and Spanx was born. The spark of that origin is the fuel for our future. We grew up in shapewear. But we’ve graduated. For 25 years (yep, we're old enough to rent a car now), we've been experimenting, innovating, and occasionally banging our heads against the drawing board. And we will never stop obsessing about what women who are out there doing their thing deserve. Because we are those women. And we’re honored to create on behalf of us all.
We make elevated essentials with confidence built in. Essentials for layering underneath or wearing out loud, for “just-between-us” and “where'd you get that?” For everything you've got planned (and don't). Because what you put on can change how you show up. And if its' not working for you, it's got no place in your closet. Or on your body. Creating items that’ll make you feel great is a matter of the heart—and the lab. In every Spanx product is technology we design and build to highlight, complement, and form your look, just the way you like it. SPANX design and technology help make sure what you see in the mirror reflects that feeling of feeling your best (you know the feeling?). We are a high-growth, innovative and ambitious company and we are embarking on an exciting trajectory of both digital and international expansion.
About the role
In this dynamic role at Spanx, you’ll work alongside a passionate team of activewear enthusiasts who are transforming the industry through innovation. Each day is hands-on, with a focus on connection, teamwork, and creativity. You'll play a key role in garment fittings, ensuring every piece meets our high standards, while collaborating across teams to update documents related to colors, fabrics, trims, and more. Join us in shaping the future of activewear with cutting-edge designs that inspire confidence and comfort.
This role can be based in our Atlanta or NYC headquarters, requires weekly in office work Tuesday-Thursday, and reports into our Senior Designer, Active.
Job Description
You’ll love it because you will…
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure seamless communication and project execution.
- Manage multiple seasons simultaneously, balancing priorities and deadlines.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with regular updates, adapting to the ebb and flow of collections and seasonal shifts.
- Hands-on involvement in fittings, materials selection, color approvals, and trim coordination, working closely with teams in person.
- Proficient in PLM systems to track and manage product data efficiently.
- Expert-level skills in Adobe Illustrator for design and technical work.
- Design with a high taste level and on-the-pulse understanding of current trends, working closely with senior leadership to integrate fresh, elevated concepts into collections.
- Innovate and bring new thinking to the design process, constantly exploring fresh approaches to materials, silhouettes, and construction.
- Provide feedback and contribute to the evolution of processes and ways of working.
Qualifications
We require…
- 5+ years of relevant Design experience within the active design industry and/or Bachelor of fashion Design experience is preferred
- Collaboration: Accepts and appreciates other people; demonstrates courtesy and compassion; supports, encourages, and thanks others; consults, listens, and understands others; promotes diversity and builds morale, team cohesion, and collaboration.
- Collaboration: Accepts and appreciates other people; demonstrates courtesy and compassion; supports, encourages, and thanks others; consults, listens, and understands others; promotes diversity and builds morale, team cohesion, and collaboration.
- Relationship Building: Establishes positive relationships internally and externally, interacts with individuals at all levels, and cultivates impactful networks.
- Dependability: Takes direction from others; is punctual and reliable; performs work in a safe and secure manner, prioritizing the safety and security of individuals, materials, and information.
- Creativity & Innovation: Embraces new ideas; seeks out diverse perspectives; reassesses, experiments, and brainstorms to generate ideas and insights; thinks in new and different ways to create innovative approaches and solutions.
Additional Information
Spanx is proud of our continued Progressive People Practices…
- Company Healthcare Plan: $0.00 out of pocket (Employee only benefit)
Fertility testing and treatment are included in Spanx’s medical plans, even without the diagnosis of infertility. - Parental Leave Policy: Primary caregiver receives 16 weeks AND will have the option to work a half-time schedule (20 hours per week) for up to four additional weeks with full-time (40 hours per week) pay.
- Mental Health Days: 10 days
- 401K: Matched up to 4% with immediate vesting.
- PTO & Company Holidays: PLUS two full weeks of companywide closures (one in the Spring; one between Christmas and NYE)
- Flex Friday: Year-round half day Fridays!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Top Skills
What We Do
SPANX founder Sara Blakely was getting ready for a party when she realized she didn’t have the right undergarment to provide a smooth look under white pants. Armed with scissors and sheer genius, she cut the feet off her control top pantyhose and the SPANX revolution began! With a focus on solving wardrobe woes, the SPANX brand has grown to offer bras, underwear, leggings, active and more. SPANX has secured its place in women's hearts and in pop-culture with daily mentions everywhere from CNN to SNL.
