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Apparel Designer
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Alameda, CA, United States
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The North Face: Apparel Designer (Mountain Athletics)
Summary:
The primary responsibilities of the Designer are to provide design work of innovative and technologically advanced products that meet the needs of the company’s customers and end users and which in turn drives company sales and profits.
Under the direction of the Senior Designer, the Designer should be comfortable designing collections combining all necessary trend, material, and market research into a viable product line. The Designer should also have adequate technical knowledge of garment construction to independently complete tech packs and work collaboratively with product team throughout style development. The Designer should bring a track record of skillful technical design with success in the market and within elite end-users.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contributes in designing a product line.
• Tracks a design schedule to ensure a timely completion following the predetermined product development calendar.
• Researches industry and product periodicals for new information.
• Partners with material sourcing to develop innovative fabrications.
• Creates and communicates visual presentations.
• Partners with developers to create innovative and technologically advanced products.
Skills & Requirements:
• 4+ years of related professional experience in apparel design.
• Bachelor's Degree in Design (apparel), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in flat sketching expertise.
• Hands-on experience with CAD software (Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience in creation of tech packs and execution of designs.
• Strong knowledge of formulating color palettes and prints.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of apparel construction.
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to present concepts to product teams and review boards in a persuasive manner.
• Strong knowledge of product cycles.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of aesthetic form and the ability to design for different consumers and end uses.
• Strong knowledge of textile and material construction and properties.
• Strong knowledge of product costs and impact of design.