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Senior Apparel Designer
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Costa Mesa, CA, United States
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Vans Senior Apparel Designer Womens
Vans: Be a Part of the Original
“It was never about waving the brand like a flag, it was always about the people” – Paul Van Doren
Vans is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, Vans has thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through Vans’ four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the creative expressers within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to help shape and transform the future of our business.
At Vans our culture sets us apart and it influences everything we do. Everything we do supports creativity and we are driven by our five values. We are determined. We are connected to our consumers and to each other. We are inclusive. We are expressive and Fun. And most of all, we are a family.
Vans is a subsidiary of VF, the world’s largest retail company comprised of over 30 brands. We are the leading drivers of retail as our global footwear, apparel and accessory brand is available in 170 countries worldwide. As we continue to expand, we take great measures in developing our growing number of individuals through our distinct learning culture.
Vans is founded on a culture of learning. We take great pride in our ability to facilitate learning opportunities by providing the resources and tools necessary to build each individual’s personal strengths to achieve future goals. In order to prioritize career growth within our company, Vans offers courses on topics such as Leadership, Communication, Collaboration and Technical Skills to ensure our employees are self-motivated and developing to the pace of our rapidly, growing business.
By joining the Vans family, you will be immersed into an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative folk. We work very hard across a multitude of large initiatives to bring the Van Doren spirit to life. We live for what we do.
Sr. Designer – Apparel – Become the Newest Member of the Vans Family
Vans is a leading action sports footwear company that has an extensive history of manufacturing excellence. We carry a sense of purpose to enable creative expression – and inspire youth culture – by celebrating and encouraging the Off the Wall attitude that comes from expressing your true self. Vans wholeheartedly exemplifies the Off the Wall attitude by welcoming individuals who are passionate about their work and career development. As the Senior Apparel Designer, you will manage and drive Vans Apparel Design via ownership over complete design process with a focus on Cut and Sew, to include conceptual direction, trends, fabrications, styling, trims, technical renderings/spec sheets while adhering to design/development calendar. You will design and develop styles for specific classifications and genders from initial concepts through pre-production to achieve accurate delivery while
establishing superior fits and construction. You will oversee and work coherently with Merchandising and Development to manage the product timeline and general business entities. It is your responsibility to effectively lead direct reports to meet goals as well as possess the ability to sell a strong point of view to both peers and upper management. Any individual that wishes to join our leading global footwear, apparel and accessory brand must share our vision in influencing youth culture and empowering artistic expression.
How You Will Move the Needle:
• Responsible for market research, creating seasonal inspiration boards, designs, tech pack creation, and fit.
• Demonstrates visionary ability in order to keep the brand moving forward. Responsible for all design details from rough sketches to completion of tech packs.
• Responsible for material selection, color details, and styling details.
• Responsible for knowledge of cost components and ability to design products that hit margin targets.
• Create computer design; sketches, graphics, print artwork, multiple colorways and storyboards.
• Create visual presentations and follow up with all design details. Responsible for presentation of designs at line reviews and product launch.
• Oversee the fitting of garments and review product details to ensure product execution meets the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards. Review details on prototypes with developer and merchandiser.
• Share responsibility with development and merchandiser for final product result. Demonstrate strong teamwork skills through cooperating with cross -functional team members and remain focused. Adhere to all calendar dates.
Skills for Success:
Years of professional experience-6-8+
• Thorough knowledge of the global lifestyle/action sports market
• Possess a strong point of view
• Possess strong presentation, listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Defend and effectively sell a point of view to both peers and upper management
• Possess strong leadership skills
• Ability to lead and manage direct reports
• Ability to multitask managing design work with business requests
• In-depth knowledge of design techniques and processes
• Excellent sense of style and color
• Maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals
• Demonstrate the organizational ability to facilitate multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Competencies in computer design programs, (e.g. Illustrator, Photo Shop, Freehand)
• Complete comprehension in Apparel manufacturing process — design, development, fit and production
• Fabrication background — fibers and yarns, naturals and synthetics
• Capable of managing the design process for the team and partnering with product development
• Follows through with all tasks, assignments to meet product development calendar
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, procedures and other business practices, guidelines and documents
• Textile design experience is a plus
• Multimedia experience is a plus
Educational/Position Requirements:
• Associate/Bachelor Degree in related field preferred
Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:
• Up to 30% travel.