Associate Designer - Men's Sportswear
SUMMARY:
As the Associate Designer, Men's Sportswear, you will be responsible for the complete creative process, from initial concept to final product execution. Reporting to the Design Director, you will play a key role in shaping the brand's identity, developing original designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring collections to life. You will help drive the design of menswear collections, overseeing everything from trend research and color palette selection to providing fit comments and approving final samples. This position requires a highly creative and skilled designer who can produce innovative and cohesive collections that align with brand identity and business objectives. You'll be a key player in a collaborative team, ensuring all products are delivered on time and meet high standards of quality and style.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Product Strategy: Partner with senior leadership to provide clear creative direction for fabric and print development teams. Ensure all products align with business goals, meet SKU requirements, and tell a strong merchandising story.
- Collaboration & Presentation: Present new trends and collections to internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating your creative vision. Work closely with the merchandising team to define seasonal timelines and ensure creative and business goals are in sync.
- Product Execution: Oversee approval of sales samples and provide fit comments to ensure each garment is production-ready. Stay on track with the time and action calendar to meet all deadlines.
- Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior designers and interns, fostering a collaborative and creative team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience: Minimum of 3+ years in design.
- Menswear: Menswear experience is required.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential. Experience with 3D design tools, AI tools such as Midjourney, and Nedgraphics is a major plus.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience with activewear or performance wear is highly preferred, especially in golf apparel. A background with heritage brands is also a strong plus.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.
- Creativity: Highly creative individual with a passion for design and a strong portfolio showcasing a cohesive body of work.
- Communication: Strong presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate a creative vision to diverse audiences.
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