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Designer

JOB SUMMARY

As part of the Design and Creative team, this role continually initiates, proposes and develops new product concepts to meet the needs of the target consumers and align with the DNA of the brand.  The designer collaborates with other Design team members, Product Development, Merchandising and the Sourcing teams to develop products which maximize growth, attain profitability goals and  deliver innovative, high quality, comfort, fit and functionality while maintaining exceptional consumer value and brand loyalty.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Proposes design ideas based on seasonal assignments with regard to fabrication, style definition, functional features, fit requirements and design details
  • Researches global markets to identify new trends, fabrics, and techniques
  • Manages seasonal design assortments from concept to presentation – builds upon line plans; color cards, mood boards, CAD sketches, and attractive line sheet presentations
  • Creates CADS, technical sketch details for the Product Development team and fills out BOM colorways across categories as needed
  • Works closely with the Product Development team in facilitating style, fit and silhouette direction for sampling and prototyping
  • Prepares and delivers compelling design presentations (visually and verbally) that sell ideas effectively, and helps the team prepare for other design reviews and customer-facing meetings
  • Actively participates in design events (creative vision and ideation kick-offs, design reviews, brainstorms) and brings a collaborative energy
  • Proactively researches and stays ahead of trends, and informs the team of any opportunities that seem relevant for the brand; continually proposes concepts for prototyping
  • Works closely with the licensing and branding teams for alignment as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED SKILL/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 2 years of design-related experience
  • Solid understanding of garment construction and fabrics
  • High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
  • Elevated sketching and creative presentation layout capabilities
  • Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in Centric PLM systems a plus
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Product Design or Fashion Design preferred

 

COMPETENCIES

  • Analytical Thinking – Ability to grasp the underlying concepts in complex information, identify root causes of problems, and formulate solutions based on a synthesis of information
  • Information Seeking – Being driven by an underlying curiosity and desire to know more about things, people or issues. Going beyond routine questions, and digging or pressing for exact information, resolving discrepancies by asking a series of questions, or conducting less focused environmental scanning for opportunities or miscellaneous information that may be used in the future
  • Creativity and Innovation – Practices divergent thinking and has the propensity to question existing practices; challenges commonly held assumptions; originates new or radical alternatives to traditional methods, processes, and products; and builds on others’ ideas.
  • Learning Agility – Discerning patterns in data, recognizing relationships between concepts, and rapidly applying learning from one context to solve analogous problems in different contexts
  • Quality Focus – Ensuring that all work in one’s own area of the business, throughout the organization, by vendors, suppliers, etc. is performed with excellence and to high standards for quality and integrity
  • Initiating Action – Being a self-starter and taking a lead role in improving or enhancing a product or service, avoiding problems or developing entrepreneurial opportunities; demonstrating a positive attitude toward getting things done and seeking out additional opportunities that may go beyond the scope of their formal job description
  • Time Management – Focusing on completing all work tasks in a timely manner while remaining responsive enough to react to competing demands and shifting priorities; managing multiple responsibilities while being organized, keeping on top of important, time-sensitive tasks, and performing all work accurately