Apparel Designer(Material)

Summary

​Notes:

​Not open to relocation, must be local to WHQ

​Parental leave on the NSW sportswear for mens and womens wear team.

​They need someone who can manage the Materials Design side of lifestyle womens, Skateboarding - SB, and some mens wear. They will source and vet materials for garments, ie: fabrics, knits, textiles

​MUST include Portfolios - looking for material and color heavy work, shows their process.

​Must Haves:

​3+ YOE as a Sr Material designer for Apparel Materials with textile, leather, fabrics

​material resources, add briefing process and working with Sr designer

​Nice to Haves:

​Some color design experience

​Has a strong sense of style

​Understands the culture of lifestyle and SB - understands the consumer

Responsibilities

· Bachelor's degree in Design, Art or a related field

· 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a design environment working with materials, textiles and/or color

· Passion for Materials Design

· Proficiency in holistic product design & method of make

·Ability to collaborate both within the design team and with category partners, flexible with individual’s working styles

Ability to translate cultural & consumer knowledge/insight to narratives and product executions

Exceptional Presentation Skills; Visual Communication

·Strong consumer connection with lifestyle related products

·Highly organized and self-sufficient

·Experience in participating in multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines

·Ability to work in an ambiguous environment; Information Seeker

·Strong digital suite / CAD capabilities

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.31 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person