Outerwear Designer II
Outerwear Designer II
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Job Description
*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Richmond -office expectation is 3 days a week*
ABOUT THE POSITION
Were seeking an Outerwear II at Mountain Hardwear to support the design team with new styles and creating technical sketches of assigned apparel and accessory products in collaboration with cross-functional partners. They will work closely with design and product development to ensure design integrity quality and accuracy. Ensures development of products within established timelines and may offer creative alternatives to basic design issues that have downstream impacts. Creates seasonal color CAD books for cross-functional partners and interacts with cross-functional partners on a variety of other tasks.
HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Designs and presents new apparel sketches for assigned styles that meet the needs of consumers resulting in sales and growth for the company.
Creates maintains and provides accurate apparel and accessory technical illustrations and construction details for more complex products throughout the development season. This includes a higher volume of technical sportswear product and/or outerwear products.
Creates original color CAD artwork consisting of color blocking graphic placement print pattern and texture fills that is production ready for catalog as well as for visual presentations. This includes building seasonal CAD books for internal customers.
Utilizes discretion and knowledge of the design process from concept to pre-production and garment construction. Independently identifies potential design issues that may impact the manufacturing process and proactively develops and presents alternative solutions.
Accurately enters all pertinent color information into the Bill of Materials in PDM including fabric and trim color information ensuring brand standards are maintained.
Attends style reviews and fit sessions for assigned category and ensures sketches are updated in a timely manner based on feedback received.
Meets calendar deadlines ensuring all work objectives and project milestones are met accurately and efficiently. Guides newer team members as necessary.
YOU ARE
Passionate about the outdoors camping hiking and climbing and a user of outdoor products.
Knowledgeable about apparel design.
Excited about creativity collaboration and exploration.
YOU HAVE
Bachelors degree applicable certification or equivalent experience.
Typically requires 2-4 years of professional experience and general proficiency with tools systems and procedures to accomplish the job.
Bachelors degree applicable certification or equivalent experience with course work in apparel design textile manufacturing graphics or related experience.
Typically requires 3-5 years of work experience in apparel design/development or related field OR equivalent work experience in the apparel industry. Experience with outdoor industry and apparel category preferred
Requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Solid knowledge of fabrics and trims associated with the development process.
Solid knowledge of general design process from concept to pre-production and garment construction methods.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on Illustrator. Solid skillset in Microsoft Office Suite.
Proactive and resourceful work style. Able to anticipate potential problems and suggest possible solutions to manager.
Ability to consistently prioritize multiple projects and thrive under pressure to meet strict timelines.
Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills; interacts in a professional manner with various levels of management and employees within the organization as well as vendors and employees worldwide.
PORTFOLIO LINK OR ATTACHMENT REQUIRED IN APPLICATION.
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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Material job duties that will be considered in evaluating criminal convictions post-conditional offer of employment include cash handling working with minors servicing the public and access to customers confidential information.Salary Range: $72600 - $121400*Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors including what the market is paying a candidates capabilities and skills years of experience and internal equity.At Columbia Sportswear Company were proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical social/emotional financial career and community. Benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical dental vision life Insurance disability flexible spending accounts health savings account and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident critical illness hospital indemnity and legal services). In addition Columbia offers EAP which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.Employment Type
Full-Time
