Job Summary:

• Design all SMU products, retail only concepts and color ups under the supervision of the Apparel Design Director.
• Follow concept from story, design intent, development to graded size run.
• Review all new potential materials (fabrics and trims) submits for initial testing and usage. 
• Meet with mills and vendors to keep apparel material library evolving and growing.
• Construct and maintain apparel Visual Line Plan integrity for 12-24 months out.
• Build and maintain apparel individual style files.
• Research direct competitor landscape for such things as but not limited to price points analyses, function analyses of similar garments, fits and materials.
• Travel to market and fitness space events to produce trend, travel and research reports.
• Brainstorm on new concepts (individual designs and groups of styles for new fitness spaces) and participate in creating apparel and brand driven stories.
• Participate in concept building and sketch sessions in group and individual settings.
• Ensures full transparency with marketing on any apparel concepts and direction.
• Communicates all relevant information needed to cross functional teams including footwear design on color flow and product execution

Skills on Resume:

• Apparel Design (Hard Skills)
• Material Knowledge and Testing (Hard Skills)
• Visual Planning (Hard Skills)
• Market Research (Hard Skills)
• Vendor Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
• Documentation and Organization (Hard Skills)
• Trend Analysis and Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration and Communication (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Work closely with the Design Director to design and create a collection that aligns with the Smash, Tess aesthetic
• Help create concept, inspiration boards, and seasonal color palettes.
• Assist in presentation of vision, strategy and direction for each season.
• Support in selecting materials and trims based on functionality, aesthetic, and trend.
• Articulate design vision through sketches, technical and detail drawings.
• Create initial tech packs to pass off to Product Developers.
• Excellent at communicating and passing off accurate product information to Technical Developers to ensure successful prototypes, materials, trims, and colors are captured
• Collaborate with developers through sampling process
• Participate in fittings with the Product Developer to ensure the design vision is achieved.
• Create partnerships with cross-functional partners to ensure the collection is delivered on time
• Manage and organize samples, trims, headers and color palettes
• Be aware and responsible for calendar and time

Skills on Resume:

• Fashion Design (Hard Skills)
• Conceptualization (Hard Skills)
• Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
• Technical Proficiency (Hard Skills)
• Material and Trim Selection (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Time Management (Soft Skills)
• Organizational Skills (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Manage in-house and out-of-house designers
• Help build and support apparel unit
• Manage projects and lead people, build presentation files
• Communicate with internal team members and external partners
• Build collections from the ground up with aggressive timelines
• Develop and execute clear and detailed tech packs for development
• Own the creative process for several styles as a portion of the line
• Build and continually improve wrestling competency
• Keep BOMs and tech packs up to date, keep color CADs up to date.
• Approve lab dips and trim submits, keep library organized and up to date.
• Interact cross functionally with PLMs, Developers and Fabric Developers on seasonal line development, including Fit Sessions

Skills on Resume:

• Team Management (Soft Skills)
• Apparel Unit Support (Hard Skills)
• Project Management (Hard Skills)
• Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
• Timeline Management (Hard Skills)
• Technical Skills (Hard Skills)
• Creativity and Design Ownership (Hard Skills)
• Wrestling Competency (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Create and suggest a strong contemporary mood coupled with striking innovation pushing the future ON Apparel in collaboration with the Apparel design lead.
• Research of imagery and 3D references in regards to vision, shape and fit, materialization, color compositions, detailing, graphics.
• Sketch to visualise quick ideas of silhouette, proportion or details.
• Elaborate tech packs and detailed explanations for Development team player.
• Collaborate in all fittings to advise and challenge the product development process to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in marketing, development, innovation and partners 
• Research and help sourcing innovative, upscale materials and trims.
• Fast mock-ups of shapes and quick 3D tests to visualize an idea or detail
• Very hands-on experimenting with material, detailing, finishings and different design solutions
• Champion processes, constantly improving, tweaking and building upon the current process.
• Set and reach goals to increase both individual and team productivity.

Skills on Resume:

• Creativity and Innovation (Soft Skills)
• Research and Visualization (Hard Skills)
• Sketching (Hard Skills)
• Tech Pack Development (Hard Skills)
• Quality Assurance (Soft Skills)
• Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Material Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Prototyping and Experimentation (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Research latest fashion trends, material, trim, colors, and theme
• Implement design directions and concepts to technical drawings and size fitting
• Monitor progress in both sample making, pre-production and production
• Coordinate and work closely with merchandisers and other related parties
• Deliver collection presentation to sales team
• Work in collaboration with other team members to produce product lines for mainstream movies, tv shows and high profile clients.
• Organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects under strict deadlines.
• Manage personal design requests, from concept through print files.
• Work closely with the account producers on individual projects and requests.
• Continually research design, clothing, product and industry trends.

Skills on Resume:

• Fashion Trend Research (Hard Skills)
• Technical Drawing and Size Fitting (Hard Skills)
• Project Management (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration and Communication (Soft Skills)
• Presentation Skills (Soft Skills)
• Client Management (Soft Skills)
• Adaptability and Creativity (Soft Skills)
• Attention to Detail (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Working cross-category with Design teams to strategize, create, drive and deliver powerful presentations for seasonal design proposals that effectively communicate the concept behind the line for internal and external audiences. 
• Lead design product processes to ensure design deliverables and timelines are met. 
• Involves partnering cross-category with Design Leadership and category team members in Design, Development and Merchandising to ensure design feasibility, merchandising needs and product creation timelines.
• Design and oversee apparel collections across of wide range of external collaborators, and lead the process from concept through completion. 
• Provide prototype sampling information, including fabrication, trim, color, graphic applications, style, detail, fit requirements and construction detail. 
• Monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with Development, pattern-making, Material, and Sample Room to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion of each project. 
• Maintain and continually expand upon expert knowledge of current trends, color, and consumer-related products through market travel and research.
• Provide guidance to Designers and category team members and share knowledge, experience, skills and best practices with others.
• Report to the Design Director, Catalyst Apparel. 
• Partner internally and cross-functionally with Product Management, Tech Development and Catalyst Brand teams. 
• Partner with external collaborators on the concepts and execution of seasonal collaboration projects.

Skills on Resume:

• Strategic Design Presentation (Soft Skills)
• Project Management (Hard Skills)
• Collection Design and Collaboration (Hard Skills)
• Prototype Sampling Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Market Research and Trend Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Leadership and Guidance (Soft Skills)
• Reporting and Communication (Soft Skills)
• External Collaboration (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Drive and evolve a Technical Design strategy including operations, methods, protocols, standards, and measures of effectiveness
• Build audit mechanisms to consistently monitor and check fit, both pre-and post-production
• Develop and build manuals that help maintain fit protocol and standards
• Drive for continual improvement and innovation, sponsor newness
• Understand business drivers and performance to continually seek opportunities to positively affect the business
• Articulate brand standards to all parties, agents, and final manufacturers
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and vendor partners to ensure products meet or exceed all requirements
• Influence the supplier’s manufacturing processes and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations
• Travel to Sourcing offices and/or factories to work with technical teams to troubleshoot and understand factory capabilities

Skills on Resume:

• Technical Design Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Audit Mechanisms (Hard Skills)
• Manual Development (Hard Skills)
• Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)
• Business Acumen (Hard Skills)
• Communication (Soft Skills)
• Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Influence and Negotiation (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Work with the Deliverables and Fulfillment team, identify opportunities for new products.
• Determine style, material, and color direction for clothing in coordination with sales, marketing, client success, etc.
• Coordinates with customers and stakeholders to conceptualize and deliver projects on time and in budget
• Ensures that designs are aligned with brand and production standards, and follow best practices
• Keep abreast of consumer needs and trends, and align with the goals of the company
• Regularly review styles to ensure quality and relevance, and propose new product designs
• Execute process and product improvements based on feedback and metrics
• Support the selection and design new swag items for employees and clients
• Conduct market research to identify new trends, fabrics, and techniques, and seek design inspiration. 
• Analyze how market trends tie in with brands and consumer preferences
• Ensuring products are in agreement with the business strategy.
• Collaborate with team to select seasonal themes, make edits to line, create new concepts, identify/select fabrics, and trims.

Skills on Resume:

• Creative Design Skills (Hard Skills)
• Project Management (Hard Skills)
• Market Research and Trend Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Communication and Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
• Innovation and Adaptability (Soft Skills)
• Strategic Thinking (Soft Skills)
• Swag Design and Employee Engagement (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Design commercial trend-inspired seasonal menswear collections
• Researching and identifying latest key trends and streetwear influences to inspire and develop new ranges, and drive forward existing product lines
• Be working in a busy, fast paced environment
• Planning and developing multi product ranges
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Be responsible for delivering designs against a Customer brief, Brand seasonal creative direction and product briefs, whilst maintaining Brand DNA, hitting relevant margin and cost targets
• Contribute where necessary in the creation of seasonal creative direction, trend overviews, color and mood boards
• Actively participate in proto reviews ensuring design integrity is maintained through to final sign-off
• Complete fully comprehensive tech packs for all designs and be able to update any current tech packs.
• Present story, mood, color boards, and inspirational samples to team.
• Create production sketches for development packages and develop tech packs.
• Collaborate with technical designer/fit tech and product specialist to ensure tech pack are accurate.

Skills on Resume:

• Fashion Design Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Trend Research and Identification (Hard Skills)
• Adaptability and Fast-Paced Environment (Soft Skills)
• Product Range Planning (Hard Skills)
• Creative Direction and Presentation (Soft Skills)
• Tech Pack Development (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration and Communication (Soft Skills)
• Margin and Cost Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Develop an intimate understanding of target customer, market, and the competitive landscape in which we play, allowing to create cohesive lines and innovative designs. 
• Strive to wow the customer and continually develop and elevate product offering.
• Working collaboratively across departments to work to promote a positive and innovative department culture, developing employee growth plans, and acting as an effective coach and mentor to team members.
• Responsible for the seasonal concept and creation of new designs, and the execution from initial vision through production
• Collaborate with the Director of Product and the product group following the company’s vision and emerging market trends to create new product innovations that work to elevate current product offering
• Collaborate with the Product Director on seasonal product offerings and inspirations that are in line with the brand vision
• Present and communicate the seasonal line offerings, including inspiration and storytelling at semi-annual sales meetings and regularly to key internal stakeholders
• Responsible for understanding the impact of decisions on timelines, other departments and product margins
• Partner with wear testers and industry athletes to elevate and innovate products, ensuring proper fit and function and provide targeted solutions
• Responsible for running fit sessions in collaboration with product development to ensure design intent is executed correctly
• Build and maintain all color files for seasonal offerings according to product timelines

Skills on Resume:

• Market Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Product Innovation (Hard Skills)
• Leadership & Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Strategic Vision Alignment (Hard Skills)
• Communication & Presentation (Soft Skills)
• Project Management (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration with Partners (Soft Skills)
• Color Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Design artwork for all trims on a seasonal basis
• Actively maintain and update patterns, graphics and rendering
• Work cross-functionally with the Creative Director and the Marketing department to assist with the development of SMUs, collaborations and special projects
• Participate in seasonal inspirational trips in various markets to spark ideas and elevate brand aesthetic
• Actively research upcoming trends, create seasonal trend and concept boards
• Source fabrics and trims while continuously seeking potential improvements to three unique’s: FIT, FABRIC AND FUNCTION
• Travel to overseas vendors to work through samples and review production.
• Responsible for the clear communication of product information and brand vision through technical sketches.
• Lead overall branding and design strategy for activewear from concept to finished product
• Provide design direction and fabric/trim selections and create original designs
• Create flat sketches based on existing trends and mainstream designs
• Create tech packs and ensure the design accurately translates into development samples
• Be the eyes of the division and research trends through competitive shopping, magazines, websites, and runway shows

Skills on Resume:

• Artistic Design (Hard Skills)
• Pattern & Graphic Management (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Trend Analysis (Soft Skills)
• Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Global Travel & Vendor Interaction (Soft Skills)
• Technical Communication (Hard Skills)
• Brand Strategy & Design Direction (Hard Skills)