Designer, Apparel

At SanMar the work you do makes a difference.

Whats the Short Version

The Designer Apparel for active categories supports the creative vision and design process across multiple brands spanning mens womens and youth product. This role helps drive the business by championing innovation and the broader design vision.

What Will You Be Doing

• Play an active role in all phases of the design process including product direction research original apparel design creation illustration and color/fabric/trim/fit direction.
• Create and present design concepts and product presentation materials that effectively communicate the brand vision and seasonal direction of the line.
• Create computer-generated artwork that accurately reflects apparel design direction and details.
• Collaborate with merchandising and crossfunctional partners to align on design direction execution and product intent throughout the creation process.
• Provide creative design solutions in an evolving environment and collaborate with cross-functional team members on execution.
• Interpret merchandising briefs and design into specific price points for active apparel categories ensuring functionality visual appeal and cost targets.
• Translate market trends into original active apparel designs and update existing products based on trend insights.
• Gather and present color fabric and product trend information relevant to specific product categories.
• Ensure that the product is consistent with business strategy and meets the functional needs of the end-user.
• Partner with Technical Designers and crossfunctional teams to support accurate technical specification packs and drive valueengineering throughout the design process.
• Work within the constraints of the product creation calendar and meet all timelines.
• Illustrate detailed multiview designs using Adobe Suite and rendering tools; perform additional duties as assigned while complying with all policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelors Degree in Apparel Design or related field or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years proven experience designing and directing the creative vision for a sport or activewear apparel product line.
• Possess knowledge of technical fabrications design and fit for performance apparel.
• Highly collaborative nature with the ability to openly share and learn from others.
• Value being a member of a team ability to work cooperatively and enthusiastically on shared goals.
• Excitement for sharing ideas and concepts.
• Value and be open to receiving feedback from teammates and management.
• Ability to pivot and go in new directions.
• Ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Communication in verbal and written form to effectively and clearly articulate goals and objectives.
• Ability to seek information proactively and work cooperatively in a diverse group.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Office suite.
• Advanced skill in the full Adobe Creative suite including Illustrator InDesign and Photo Shop.
• Curiosity and working knowledge of AI Rendering tools

Whats Our Offer

Salary Range: Youll earn between $80170 - $115000 annually depending on experience.

Bonus: Youll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: Youll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect

Hybrid: SanMars Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderately quiet. Ability to work on computer for multiple hours with frequent interruptions. Quarterly travel may be required.

Why Work at SanMar

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.

Whether you work in our headquarters from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being life balance career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know like Nike The North Face and Brooks Brothers as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part providing clothing that helps people feel that theyre a part of something special.

Heres your chance to be a part of this story. If youre ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority were ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are wherever youre from whoever you love or follow in faith whatever your disability or superpower status whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with you are welcome at SanMar.

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