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Designer I, Team Sports Apparel
Fashion Industry Company
Boston, MA, United States
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Overview
Company has a history of 100 years of enduring performance and is still running strong today. Part of what makes Company so unique is our commitment to making products that not only provide performance, but also superior fit and comfort. The same attention that is placed on our athletic shoes and apparel is also placed on our associates. Company thrives because of the passion and dedication of the people we hire. We rely on our associates to match our enthusiasm for the business and to help drive consumers to move further, faster and more frequently. We seek associates who are always on the move. Associates who push themselves forward and are motivated to move Company forward. Ask yourself: Are you ready to move the world?
Responsibilities
Summary:
As the Team Apparel Designer, you will lead the uniform and apparel design direction, communicate that vision with impactful sales tools, and support the product-creation team in the commercialization of all styles. You will have a good knowledge of Team Sports and Uniforms, and be able to provide a creative point of difference for Company in this category. You will be responsible for meeting key project deadlines based on process calendars and working cross-functionally with product management and development.
Responsibilities:
• Design uniforms and complementary team training apparel across Company sport categories
• Create graphics for templates and custom orders suitable for sublimation printing
• Partner with inline counterparts to adopt relevant styles/visual cues to maintain NB design language across sports
• Creation and maintenance of individual style pages and merchandising boards
• Present graphic concepts, sketches and designs to internal product teams and management as required
• Preparation and layout of impactful sales tools
• Prepare final files for our partners and vendors based upon their specific set-up requirements, ensuring quality and accuracy
• Assist in tech pack process including creation of technical sketches and filling out bill of material colorways across categories as needed.
• Attend fittings and takes notes, responsible for making technical sketch updates
• Attend cross-functional team meetings to gain a better understanding of product development and the manufacturing process.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design and/or Fashion Design
• A minimum of 2-3 year of relevant experience
• Understanding of team uniforms and performance training apparel
• Thorough knowledge of graphics production (e.g., screen-print color separation, sublimation printing, apparel graphic embellishment techniques, etc.)
• Must have strong artistic ability, including drawing skills, sense of image and type, with an excellent sense of design and color
• Basic understanding of garment construction
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, & MS Office
• 2D-3D drawing by hand or computer & ability to visualize is essential.
• Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills
• Must have a high quality portfolio.
Our Benefit Offerings:
We’re happy to provide traditional benefits, but to us, the greatest benefit of working at Company is taking advantage of additional programs that will enhance your life at work and at home as you grow with our business. Our benefits, at a glance, include:
• 401k plan with employer match
• Generous vacation package and paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Discounted Health Club Memberships
• Corporate Gift Matching
• 40% associate discount
Your Career Development:
While the company looks to achieve strategic goals, each associate is encouraged to take ownership and mold their development process as they conquer their personal aspirations. To guide you in the process we offer traditional and nontraditional development opportunities, including mentor programs, to help you move your body or career, in which our executives participate as mentors. We also offer customized team sessions, on and off-site seminars and tuition reimbursement.
Company provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran