Associate Designer

Associate Designer
Location - NSC, CA, Hybrid, 3 days onsite and 2 days WFH
Pay 37-42/hr
Interviews- 2 Rounds Virtual

Creates and supports the development of product designs based on concepts established by product development and merchandising teams. Works under the direction of a Senior Manager/Designer with support from a Senior Product Development Director. Takes the lead on select projects as assigned by the Design Manager or Senior Designer.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors, researches, and reports on industry trends and applies insights to new and existing product designs. Develops compelling Trend and Innovation stories to help guide and inspire teams. (10%)
• Leads design resets as directed by the Design Manager or Senior Designer, managing key timeline objectives including Trend and Innovation, Mid Design, Merch Design, and Tech Pack handoff. (10%)
• Rapidly develops concepts and ideas through hand sketching and digital sketching for new and existing products. (30%)
• Develops, updates, and maintains technical specifications and related product information, including materials, product illustrations, design layouts, specification drawings, and bills of materials. (20%)
• Prepares materials for meetings, including presentations, product line sheets, technical specifications, samples, print and fabric boards, sketches, and research boards. Coordinates meetings and documents meeting notes. (10%)
• Approves and organizes fabric and color submissions. (20%)
• Looks ahead to future product opportunities with a focus on strengthening brand recognition.
• Supports the development of strategies for long-term company and brand growth.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong professional and collaborative skills and helps share knowledge and program skills with fellow designers.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with computer tracking and product lifecycle management systems such as Smartsheet and PLM.
• Ability to rapidly iterate on ideas through hand sketching, digital sketching, and rapid prototyping.
• Strong eye for color, trends, detail, and product construction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively prioritize work based on business objectives.
• Bonus: Experience with 3D design software and the ability to develop product concepts using 3D tools.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Product Design or a related discipline, with at least 1 year of experience in product design, apparel design, print, or pattern design, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• 3+ years of experience in product design and development.