Jr. Designer​/Developer – Xtratuf

Summary

Work with a senior designer/ developer during the development and design process by assisting in design and detailing new products as they’re prepared for the development process; research competition, fashion, material and color trends relevant to our market categories; sketch and concept ideation; create Illustrator (Ai) designs and PLM records; present in brand team meeting: new concepts, trends and ideas; in line presentations to customers, and line presentations to sales.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Study and learn the specific markets, trends and technologies; and analyze competition and influence into new product.
• Assist Senior Design/Developer from concept through sales sample stages.
• Assist to create Ai designs, sketches, material specs, construction details, logos, color assortment.
• Writing specifications into PLM system and communication with brand team and factory/ Far East Office (FEO) offices.
• Help determine new assortment each season in collaboration with the brand team.
• Prepare and provide presentation materials and story boards to present new collections.
• Present new trends and concepts in team meetings.
• Present pre-viewing new products with sales and customers.
• Work with sales to design special requests for Special Make Up (SMU) customers.
• Work with Marketing to communicate specific product details and features.
• Assist in approval of pre-production confirmation samples.
• Track prototype and sample progress to maintain timely delivery.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design from a four-year college or equivalent; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of designer experience.
• High skill level in Ai, Photo Shop, and other computer graphics programs.
• Intermediate skill level in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to sufficiently present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients and customers.
• Ability to travel, two (2) to four (4) weeks per year.