Custom Designer

Description

The position specifications described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Summary:

The Designer will create embellishment and garment designs for Team and Customer needs. The Designer may also contribute to stock product lines based on business needs and skill level. Collaborative work between Development, Product, and Production departments is required daily. This job is performed in an office environment and has the potential to progress to a Senior Designer.

Education:

Secondary Education in fashion design, apparel, textiles, or related field. 1- 5 years of apparel design experience is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Create or alter designs using Adobe Illustrator & Photo Shop
• Communicate technical design information to Pattern and Production Departments if needed
• Create custom embellishment artwork and potential to create sublimation artwork as needed
• Review Custom samples and attend fittings
• Participate in daily design meetings and product line reviews seasonally
• Contribute to story boards for customer meetings
• Work with onsite manufacturing team to problem solve and correct production issues
• Adhere to established timelines for customer quotes and custom garment development
• Produce quality work daily with accuracy in design notes and specifications
• Multi-task several projects at once, ability to communicate workload and prioritize tasks
• Complete other tasks as assigned based on the business needs
• Potential for travel to photo shoots and customer meetings if needed

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
• Ability to multi task several projects at once and prioritize as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team
• Work well in a highly productive environment, strong attention to detail
• Basic Knowledge of garment construction and patterns, preferred experience in athletic apparel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands:

Frequent standing and walking

Frequent movement through various departments

Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, occasionally

· Manual dexterity of fingers and hand