The Sr. Designer is responsible for creating on-trend, commercial designs in accordance with the strategic plans of the Product Development department and in alignment with business objectives. The Design team is responsible for the headwear design and creative execution of our licensed sports and brand partner initiatives. This team understands all design touch points in the development process and is focused on driving commercial results. Our Designers understand New Era headwear product types and systematic design processes, while consistently creating new products for review and adoption. This position executes design needs per go-to-market project in accordance with direction from the Design Director.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design execution of specific projects in relationship to product plans
• Translates consumer trends into color, silhouette, and graphic executions for seasonal programs, official/authentic programs, key account customs, etc.
• Collaborates with Advanced Concept Design, Product Line Management, Product Operations and Sourcing teams to design product that aligns to cost, pricing, and margin framework
• Understands licensed sports marketplace trends and execute design needs that are trend appropriate
• Manages and executes custom design sessions with key accounts and special retail partners
• Manages and execute special design project needs and lead partner communication processes as appropriate
• Meets or exceeds timelines associated with merchandising calendars
• Serves as a mentor to junior designers
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands the licensed sports marketplace and headwear consumer, and can transform those insights into commercial product design
• Demonstrates a strong graphic ability in custom logo and wordmark design
• Experience in graphic/product design environment
• Embraces collaboration with cross functional teams
• Proficient in individually managing multiple projects daily while meeting established deadlines
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to speak accurately, intelligently, and persuasively to external customers
• Represents the brand in all actions and decisions
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop). Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience with PLM preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design or Communication Arts preferred; additional experience in lieu of degree considered
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of Product Design experience or equivalent combination or education and experience
• Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry
• Portfolio provided on resume

Travel Requirement

• The location for this position is 100% on-site in Buffalo, NY
• 0% to 5%; domestic and/or global

The salary range for this posted position is $90,000 - $115,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation will fall within this range and is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.

Our casual work environment celebrates individuality and encourages employees to showcase their personal style. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation, a generous PTO policy, along with world-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth.

As an employee, you'll enjoy a range of perks, including paid parking, exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear, and professional development opportunities right here on-site. We can't wait for you to experience all that our dynamic workplace has to offer!

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