AddressResponsibilities
- Responsible for the design execution of specific projects in relationship to product plans
- Translates consumer trends into color, silhouette, and graphic executions for seasonal programs, official/authentic programs, key account customs, etc.
- Collaborates with Advanced Concept Design, Product Line Management, Product Operations and Sourcing teams to design product that aligns to cost, pricing, and margin framework
- Understands licensed sports marketplace trends and execute design needs that are trend appropriate
- Manages and executes custom design sessions with key accounts and special retail partners
- Manages and execute special design project needs and lead partner communication processes as appropriate
- Meets or exceeds timelines associated with merchandising calendars
- Keep all sensitive matters confidential
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understands the licensed sports marketplace and headwear consumer, and can transform those insights into commercial product design
- Demonstrates a strong graphic ability in custom logo and wordmark design
- Experience in graphic/product design environment
- Embraces collaboration with cross functional teams
- Proficient in individually managing multiple projects daily while meeting established deadlines
- Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to speak accurately, intelligently, and persuasively to external customers
- Represents the brand in all actions and decisions
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop). Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel. Experience with PLM preferred
Education and Experience
- Bachelor s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design or Communication Arts
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of Product Design experience or equivalent combination or education and experience
- Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry
Travel Requirement
- Occasional marketplace travel is required
The salary range for this posted position is $65,000 - $80,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.
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New Era Cap, LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in inclusion and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
