24 Seven is partnering with a top global sportswear client to help them find a Apparel Designer- Train for this hybrid position in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a direct-hire, fulltime opportunity that comes with excellent benefits.
Ideal Candidate: will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience. Must also be highly skilled in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work directly under category design director to design and manage multiple product platforms that answers product and merchandising brief, price point and margin target. Collaborate with cross-functional design partners.
• Develop and execute clear and detailed sketches, technical packages, and bill of materials
• Work within an integrated team of design, development, and product line management; act as key point of contact at pod meetings, lab dip approvals and fittings.
• Collaborate on creation and presentation of category content (merch pages, decks, mood boards, trim and fabric boards)
• Present work to leadership at key milestone meetings including style design review and go to market; present regularly to cross functional partners at design check points
• Oversee design and color updates; flat sketches, techpacks and bill of materials
• Influence category policies and procedures related to design
• Mentor and coach junior level teammates
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITES:
• Passion every day to design compelling, elevated and cutting-edge product.
• Ability to understand construction and materials; preferably versed in manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to express concepts and ideas through sketching.
• Presentation skills and comfortable working with a group.
• Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and to successfully meet multiple deadlines
Qualifications:
• BA, BFA or BS in Apparel, Graphic or Industrial Design
• 5+ years of experience; Industry experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to travel
