Product Designer

Overview

As our client’s Lead Technical Designer, you will demonstrate an advanced knowledge of pattern-making, fit, and the product commercialization process from start to finish. This role will focus on Women’s Running Apparel creation. At times your role will also extend to testing and consumer or athlete validation.

This candidate brings an advanced level of technical development and pattern-making skills. The candidate also needs to have a strong product creation background and be a strategic problem solver with project management capabilities. This role requires the use of pattern-making software (Optitex) and 3D tools & technologies such as CLO. Someone eager to embrace new processes, tools, and technologies and be able to apply data for analysis and decision-making. We’re looking for a strong collaborator, communicator, and advocate.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
You’ll partner across the business to develop best-in-class Running Apparel, on pre-season and in-season timelines. You will work cross-functionally to develop a variety of technical and performance garments, and build specifications, all while following standards for apparel. You may also build virtual versions of protos using 3D tools (CLO).

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?
You will be reporting to the Manager of Technical Design for Women’s Running and will work with a dedicated team. You will partner with Design, Materials, Product Management, PCC/Development (overseas), and Operations partners to build our Running product.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Textile Science or a related field or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• 8+ years experience in the apparel development process from inception through production, including but not limited to pattern making, grading, construction, costing, manufacturing, materials, and quality
• Experienced in pattern making, translating patterns to written product specs and construction standards instructions.
• Demonstrated skill in problem-solving and results orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a high workload
• Proficiency with CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo) is highly desired
• Proficiency with MS Office programs and Adobe Illustrator

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $44.39 to $49.33 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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