The Senior Designer, Active Lifestyle (Women's) is responsible for designing and managing the development of seasonal womenswear product specific to assigned categories and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the design and development process.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Design seasonal women's active lifestyle product by researching and interpreting market trends (competitors and non-competitors) that are appropriate to the TM brand
- Design product within tops, bottoms, dress, and outerwear product categories inclusive of fabric information/limitations and style details/limitations
- Manage design development of styles from concept to fit approval, including developing trims and applications specific to seasonal concepts
- Lead fittings for all active lifestyle product, experience fitting activewear garments with knowledge of sport fabrics and construction techniques necessary
- Follow through on completing fit updates in collaboration with cross-functional teams and update tech packs and CADs after fittings and in accordance to calendar deadlines
- Attend vendor meetings to support material selection
- Build and maintaining category design guidelines for all responsible categories
- Communicate concepts to cross functional team through the use of sketches, illustrations, and / or other media
- Design special make-up unit (SMU) designs as needed
- Additional responsibilities, outside of seasonal collections, as assigned
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)- Proficient in Microsoft Applications; focus on Illustrator
- Highly developed sense of creativity for color, prints and pattern
- Hand drawing, sketching and / or painting skills a plus
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and calendars
- Ability to interact and collaborate with other designers
- Ability to work cross functionally and take direction well
- Ability to follow accurate directions to accomplish design brief asks
- Ability to travel
- Strong organization and attention to detail skillset
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Technical trade school and/ or equivalent experience
- Minimum 8-10 years' experience in apparel design
90,000.00 - 112,450.00 - 134,900.00 USD Annual
If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying! Experience comes in many forms - skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply.
