PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

To assist in designing industry leading executions of Footwear and/or Apparel through color and material.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Continuously aware of information needed to design a consumer and brand relevant product.  Should include all possible sources to gain this information:

• Trade fairs, cultural events, and sporting events, athlete insights
• Trade publications, general interest press, trend services, fashion and sportswear magazines and websites
• Store checks, market visits, and team travel as provided
• Relevant forecast and sell-through numbers from our Marketing counterparts
• Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process

Assists a team in seasonal and long-term design direction for their category within the following topics

• Footwear and Apparel Color
• Footwear Materials

Contributes to aforementioned design direction by, but not limited to

• Assisting in trend forecasting content relevant to our consumer and brand

Works closely with members of the category’s design team. This includes but is not limited to

• Providing Color and Material content and direction
• Collaboration and critiquing

PRODUCT EXECUTION

Assists in designing Footwear Color and Material executions for Inline and/or Key Account ranges with input from Design, Marketing, and Development. This includes but is not limited to

• Seasonal prep and research stated above
• Assists in creating color design presentations; both physical and digital.
• Exploratory process to reach final solution
• Creates Color CADs and Material Maps & Graphic Maps
• Works closely with Development to assist in development process & costing; meet development timelines and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone.
• Assists in communicating inspiration and storytelling to Marketing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Computer Skills
  • Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
  • Power Point/Key Note
  • Apple Mac Operating system
• 3D not required, but beneficial
• Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually
• Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities
• Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment
• Works well in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships
• Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners
• Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required

APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools

FTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design tools

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four year college or university degree in industrial, graphics, apparel or footwear design
• Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree