Melin Senior Designer - Headwear Special Projects

Who We Are:

At melin we set out to create the most premium, highest quality headwear in the world. We believe that with more thought, time and care invested into how we make our products that we can extend the life of our hats and the adventures we take them on. We are looking to expand our internal family and are seeking one incredible human capable of excellence in a fast-paced work environment and eager to join an elite, yet small team of “A Players”.  

About the Role:

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Designer to join our melin Special Projects team that is responsible for the creation of melin’s custom designs in collaboration with some of the world’s most premium partners. This role will work closely with the Special Projects development and inline team to own the design process for these collaborative projects. The ideal candidate is flexible, hardworking, and extremely detail oriented and will use these traits to bring new projects to life.

This person has a natural tendency to spot trends, enjoys studying the competitive landscape, and has a fierce drive to be the best. We are looking for someone who loves well made products, teamwork, and collaboration. This employee will possess proven time management experience. We ask that you have expertise in understanding and interpreting consumer insight, market intelligence to maximize business growth and market share in accordance with melin’s core product pillars. Our core pillars are taking the eco-friendly approach, best in class materials, unique details and innovative design, comfort, and performance.

Who we are looking for:

• Create Industry-leading and innovative design.
• Supreme attention to detail is a must, keen eye on layout design.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot well and turn around projects within 48-hours.

• A highly motivated self-starter.
• A professional who works well with all levels of management and has a “can do attitude”.
• Team player attitude required.
• Bring a collaborative energy.
• Eagerness to jump in at any level of artwork creation as needed by the team.
• Seeking comfort or average = Need not apply.

What you will do:

• As our Senior Designer for Special Projects your day to day will include, but is not limited to:
• Design compelling, technical, problem-solving, industry leading product for our Special Projects partners including seasonal print & pattern artwork, typography, trims, labels, graphics, hangtags, and product packaging.
• Assist in Logo/Branding ideation and execution.
• Research consumer trends, market trends, and color trends with the ability to interpret to the melin consumer.
• Create and present design mood boards with sketches, patterns, images, color direction, seasonal storytelling, and materials.
• Develop and create illustrations and tech packs for new design concepts, including technical sketches, materials, color cads, and specifications.
• Interpret direction and feedback to update sketches, tech packs, and problem solving in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Manage and execute multiple design projects including R&D from concept to finished product within calendar deadline to ensure hitting design, development and GTM dates.
• Work closely with product and development team to meet product briefs and target costs.
• Review and approve proto’s and sample submit with development team.
• Assist team in preparing for design reviews and other meetings. Aid in the creation and maintenance of design cads.
• Work closely with design, product, and creative teams to implement brand vision, division guidelines, and art direction.

Experience & Qualifications Include:

• 8+ years in Product Design, Industrial Design, Footwear Design, or Engineering. Experience in apparel, accessories, headwear, or footwear.
  
• Bachelor’s Degree or applicable technical degree required.
  
• Extremely proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
  
• Freehand drawing skills is a plus.
  
• Knowledge in Rhino, Solidworks, Keyshot, Blender, and Asana is a plus.
  
• Experience in design, development, production processes from concept, tech pack, development through production.
  
• High organizational skills to create clear presentations, interpret art direction and tech packs, and follow through with internal teams and factories.
  
• Knows how to create a repeat pattern and/or turn a non-repeat into a repeat pattern.
  
• Flat sketching, pattern making, sewing knowledge/experience, textile knowledge a plus.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with teammates across the organization.
  
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to change.
  
• Must have strong time management skills.
  

Location & Office Structure: This position is an in-office position five days a week in San Clemente, CA and subject to change based on business needs.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $80,000-110,000; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• 5 year and 10 year Anniversary gifts and travel to desirable destinations, in accordance with plan guidelines
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
• 15 Days of PTO plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Paid beach and giveback days, bi annual team building events and other in person celebrations
• Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin
• Dog friendly office

Submit a link to your portfolio with application.  Applications without portfolio will not be reviewed.

Apply at melin.com