PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION
To assist in designing industry leading executions of Footwear and/or Apparel through color and material.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Continuously aware of information needed to design a consumer and brand relevant product. Should include all possible sources to gain this information:
- Trade fairs, cultural events, and sporting events, athlete insights
- Trade publications, general interest press, trend services, fashion and sportswear magazines and websites
- Store checks, market visits, and team travel as provided
- Relevant forecast and sell-through numbers from our Marketing counterparts
- Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process
Assists a team in seasonal and long-term design direction for their category within the following topics
- Footwear and Apparel Color
- Footwear Materials
Contributes to aforementioned design direction by, but not limited to
- Assisting in trend forecasting content relevant to our consumer and brand
Works closely with members of the category’s design team. This includes but is not limited to
- Providing Color and Material content and direction
- Collaboration and critiquing
PRODUCT EXECUTION
Assists in designing Footwear Color and Material executions for Inline and/or Key Account ranges with input from Design, Marketing, and Development. This includes but is not limited to
- Seasonal prep and research stated above
- Assists in creating color design presentations; both physical and digital.
- Exploratory process to reach final solution
- Creates Color CADs and Material Maps & Graphic Maps
- Works closely with Development to assist in development process & costing; meet development timelines and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone.
- Assists in communicating inspiration and storytelling to Marketing
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Computer Skills
- Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
- Power Point/Key Note
- Apple Mac Operating system
- 3D not required, but beneficial
- Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually
- Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities
- Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment
- Works well in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships
- Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners
- Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required
APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools
FTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design tools
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Four year college or university degree in industrial, graphics, apparel or footwear design
- Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment
- Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree
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