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Assoc. Merchandise Designer
Fanatics
Tampa, FL, United States
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Associate Merchandise Designer
Responsible for assisting the Designers in daily tasks relating to all design development functions and meeting calendar milestones. Supports efficient processes and communication flow between design, creative and production art, technical design, operations, merchandising and hubs for all issues regarding assigned product.
• Assist in concept, design and research development for seasonal deliveries
• Update line sheets, merchandising boards, and facilitate work flow as needed
• Create flat mechanical and hand sketches for presentation boards and tech packs
• Attend fittings and keep records as related to updated styles and tech packages
• Evaluate and maintain pertinent files and records, databases and other records
• Review sketches with Sr. Designer and create artwork and tech packages
• Assist in the sourcing and approval of fabric samples, lab dips, and strike-off's
Minimum Requirements:
• 1+ years of related professional experience
• Bachelor degree in Apparel Design or similar, preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and technical spec software
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent sense of color, color theory
• General knowledge of pattern making, grading, and QC standards
• Basic understanding of garment construction and fabric types
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines and take initiative
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Requires effective work relationships across multiple levels and functions
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods, daily
About Fanatics
As the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, Fanatics is changing the way fans purchase their favorite team merchandise by partnering with top leagues, clubs and soccer brands worldwide to offer the largest collection of timeless and timely gear from every pro and college team online, on your phone, in stadiums or on-site at the world’s biggest sporting events. A top 50 Internet Retailer Company, Fanatics comprises the broadest online assortment by offering hundreds of thousands of officially licensed items via its Fanatics ( www.fanatics.com ), FansEdge ( www.fansedge.com ), Kitbag ( www.kitbag.com ) and Majestic ( www.majesticathletic.com ) brands, as well as the largest selection of sports collectibles and memorabilia through Fanatics Authentic ( www.fanaticsauthentic.com ). A multi-channel company, Fanatics operates more than 300 online and offline stores, including the e-commerce business for all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA), major media brands (NBC Sports, CBS Sports, FOX Sports) and more than 200 collegiate and professional team properties, which include several of biggest global soccer clubs (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City). The company's in-venue and event retail portfolio includes the NBA, NHL, NASCAR, Wimbledon, Kentucky Derby, The Ryder Cup, Manchester City, Texas Longhorns, Pittsburgh Pirates and New Jersey Devils, allowing fans to experience a seamless shopping experience across online, mobile and physical store locations.