Creative/Technical Designer III
Creative/Technical Designer III
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Creative/Technical Designer III will support the development and execution of new products by creating product designs technical sketches and by writing issuing and maintaining product specifications. This role will collaborate with PD Managers and leadership to execute product line plans to achieve annual sales and profit goals.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design of Products
Builds designs for new products adds improvements to existing products and conducts market research for new product design ideas.
Creates technical drawings and 3D illustrations via Adobe Illustrator and CLO.
Ensures all drawings and illustrations support ATCs selling initiatives and confirms the accuracy of project specifications.
Loads sketches patterns technical drawings into PLM as required.
Print Pattern Color
Creates prints and patterns and provides color recommendations.
Leads the development of seasonal/annual branded color palettes.
Serves as the subject matter expert for ATCs print pattern and material library.
Handles all approvals creating processes and best practices where appropriate.
Project Specifications and Life Cycle Management
Creates issues and maintains product specifications (including technical drawings) based on retailer and market development needs when applicable.
Leads the ongoing maintenance and review of all specifications in PLM to ensure consistency and accuracy of claims.
Partners with PD Managers to move existing products into PLM digitizing all relevant details.
Sample Test and Track Product
Works with the PD sample team Quality Control and China PD team to ensure prototypes and construction samples meet design requirements.
Addresses product design revisions or failures including reviewing and approving color print and pattern.
Provides feedback on preproduction and top of production samples and ensures issues are addressed in a timely manner.
Sales Support
Assists with ongoing sales sample requests including tracking requests prioritizing for sample team partnering with marketing to ensure packaging is correct/printed managing tracking numbers and ensuring receipt.
Creates and builds presentation swatch and color cards for account meetings.
Market Development
Researches trends technologies fabrics etc. in preparation for each seasonal market (Spring and Fall) cycle.
Develops a robust understanding of the consumer business and performance requirements to feed design and ideation of advanced product concepts using new technologies or constructions.
Creates concept and mood boards analyzes collections reviews fabrics and design concepts.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in fashion design textile design or a related field is required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Portfolio submission is required
Strong design skills including sketching conceptualization ideation color and digital design
Demonstrated proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator CLO)
Strong familiarity with visually appealing color schemes and design details
Ability to communicate clearly and work in a highpressure environment
Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
Keen attention to detail and strong multitasking abilities
Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel Word PowerPoint) required experience with Centric PLM a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to withstand prolonged periods sitting at a desk
Frequent use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer
Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Ability to intermittently stand/walk
Employment Type
Full-Time
