Designer I - Textiles and Graphics
Posted by Marmot on 03/09/2020
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Outdoor
Job Categories: Design - Graphic
Company Type: Apparel/SoftGoods
State: CA
City: Rohnert Park
Country: United States
Required Experience: 3 - 5 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel:
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
Position Title: Designer I - Textiles and Graphics
Location: Rohnert
Park, California
Reports To: Senior Designer, Graphics
Summary: The Designer I, Textiles and Graphics is responsible for bringing the vision of the Newell Bra Apparel (NBTA) to life through innovative, trend-right prints and graphic designs. NBTA is a Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL), a globally-recognized designer, developer, marketer and retail performance technical apparel and equipment with a portfolio of brands that includes Mar ExOfficio®. This position builds strong partnerships with creative peers to create ? from con ? original textile designs, prints, graphics and novelty fabrics seasonally. The Designer I, Textiles and Graphics stays current with print techniques and trends, works designers to test new methods and provides input to the Design team and vendors on the technique to achieve the desired visual effects that meet quality and cost targets.
Responsibilities:
- Interprets prints and graphics against a brief - collaborating and communicating closely with designers, category managers and technical designers.
- Creates artwork with color/size/technique indication in compliance with seasonal timelines.
- Nurtures the brand identity and distinctive apparel offerings with a brand aligned design visio for each brand in the NBTA portfolio.
- Originates signature look and tone/voice of the brand through prints and graphics.
- Manages timelines and workflow to hit key dates and checkpoints. Works cross functionally with category managers, developers, and fabric mills to achieve bra and seasonal objectives.
- Collaborates with artists and experts to keep NBTA brands on the cutting edge of prints and graphics.
- Interprets, manipulates, revises and adjusts purchased studio artwork to meet aesthetic objectives.
- Prepares and coordinates artwork packages inclusive of mill and pitch sheets, vector art files, repeat, layout, scale and technique references for release to vendors.
- Ensures print and graphic execution meets all standards throughout the development proces and proactively resolves execution issues with internal team and print/fabric vendors.
- Maintains print reference library historical archives and calibration of design studio color prin
- Provides and updates artwork CADs for line sheets, seasonal workbooks and other presentati
- Researches and travels to key regional markets for print trend and color analysis. Travels to printers, fabric mills and relevant trade shows as requested. Actively manages professional development.
Qualifications:
- University or four-year college degree in apparel/fashion design, graphics or equivalent combination of education and experience A minimum of 2-5 years of professional experience designing graphics for apparel in the outdoor, active wear or sportswear industries. Experience designing apparel graphics across categories with a record of commercial success. Expert level/exceptional/current Mac, Adobe
- Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign skills.
- Avid trend researcher, market observer, and creator of art, font-work, textile/surface design and graphic direction.
- Strong understanding/connection with outdoor consumer both personally and professionally.
- Experience in research and analysis, design cycles, and managing complete product/collection cycle:
- o Strong knowledge in creating collections for the retail floor
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- Strong knowledge and understanding of apparel construction
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- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and comfortable in foreign work environments. Strong knowledge of aesthetic form and the ability to design for different consumers and end uses
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- Basic knowledge of textile and material construction and properties o Basic knowledge of product costs and impact of design Practical knowledge of other functions such as sourcing, production, sales, marketing and merchandising preferred
- Self-starter who brings a level of passion, enthusiasm, and focus to their day to day business and can multi-task in a fast-paced environment Obsessive attention to detail at the levels of graphic design and presentation
- Fast, efficient, nimble.
- Experience working in a shifting and collaborative environment with a great deal of constructive feedback and input
- Ability to not only lead fearlessly as a contributor, but also take direction and work with a team
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- Able to manage and lead change o Able to guide/collaborate among cross-functional teams to achieve business goals Presentation/speaking skills ? able to present and sell to all levels of the organization as well as the customer, communicating a clear and inspiring vision
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- Strong oral and written communication skills
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- High communication skills for both interpersonal relationships and presentation ? the ability to influence all cross functional partners to deliver unrivaled graphic designs on time and on target
- Team player Proficiency in all Microsoft programs on a Mac Sense of humor and a passion for what you do
- Able to travel up to 20% of the year, including international travel to factories
About Newell Brands Technical Apparel - a Newell Brands Subsidiary:
Newell Brands Technical Apparel is a globally-recognized designer, developer, marketer and retailer of formance technical apparel and equipment with a portfolio of brands that includes Marmot and
Newell Brands Technical Apparel ? a Newell Brands Subsidiary: rands Technical Apparel is a globally-recognized designer, developer, marketer and retailer of formance technical apparel and equipment with a portfolio of brands that includes Marmot and
