Lead Designer - Teva

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Lead Designer
- Teva

Sr. Manager, Product Line
- Outdoor Performance

Goleta, CA
- Hybrid

Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday
- Thursday

As Lead Designer
- Teva, you will be a passionate member of the Teva Design team, driving innovative product creation that stays true to the brand's DNA. You'll support the design process in a collaborative environment, translating briefs and market trends into globally relevant, commercial designs. Your work will capture new markets, increase consumer demand, and deliver on design assignments with creativity and precision.

• Apply market research, trend insight, and knowledge to interpret briefs and develop new design concepts.
• Create illustrations and technical drawings for new designs, detailing concept, materials, and development specifications based on Teva brand guidelines.
• Prepare and present design projects, clearly communicating design vision to stakeholders.
• Execute and manage tech/design packs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to digital template guidelines.
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to ensure design objectives are reflected in product creation.
• Review prototypes and update tech packs to reflect changes and modifications.
• Manage seasonal creation timelines, supporting peers and proactively meeting design deadlines.
• Drive multiple design projects from conceptualization to finished product, adhering to calendar deadlines.
• Consult with development and engineering teams to design products within pricing goals and implement 3D design into the process.
• Travel internationally to factory partners at key development cycles.
• Mentor and assist other team members, presenting products and design processes at internal meetings, trade shows, and media.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years related design experience, footwear preferred.
• Experience creating technical drawings, especially working on Tech Packs and Blueprints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, MAC OS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Romans CAD, and other 3D rendering/prototyping software.
• Ability to prepare and present information in a visually compelling way and articulate creative concepts to a broad audience.
• Knowledge of current trends and the ability to interpret them.
• Highly motivated team player and self-starter.
• Ability to translate and communicate visual concepts into clear, compelling presentations.
• Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working effectively in complex global organizations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, deadline and process driven; exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of product design, construction techniques, and appropriate use of materials, including extensive knowledge of outsole construction techniques, last making, materials, color, etc.
• Good understanding of the interdependency between design and development processes; ability to conceptualize and translate from 2D to 3D.
• Ability to communicate effectively with development team, sales, marketing, and merchandisers on product design goals and process.

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We've created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they're valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our…