Designer; Calia

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OVERVIEW:

The Designer is responsible for the entire design process for a specific apparel category or brand within the DICK's Sporting Goods portfolio of vertical brands. This includes completing global market research to identify trends and innovation, trend board creation, designing, sketching, tech packs and establishing expression of fit. The Designer must identify the needs of his/her target athlete and develop a product vision that aligns to these needs.

Through the design of the upcoming seasonal product assortment, the Designer must bring his/her vision to life.

CALIA is a women's fitness & lifestyle apparel brand sold exclusively at DICK's Sporting Goods. All CALIA products are designed to be equal parts feminine & functional using premium materials that are sophisticated and stay on trend without being trendy. CALIA is designed for women who lead an active lifestyle & need a versatile wardrobe to take them through their day.

The ideal candidate for this role has an eye for fashion and trend, demonstrates curiosity, a can-do attitude and can adapt to a fast paced environment.

Manage and Drive the Design Process:

• Own the seasonal line direction from concept to production for all product and assortment needs by owning the design and development process, leading the creation of product and driving the creative direction by executing innovative design solutions, incorporating technology, color, fabric/finish standards, print and pattern, trim and expression of fit for multiple products/genders/demographic based on category.
• Develop silhouette and product classifications, within the framework of the assortment plan, to reflect a balance between fashion/trend as well as core and emerging businesses for presentation to and selection by the Merchant and Product Development team.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of tech pack creation and handoff to tech designers; coordinates the design and development process for multiple products/categories from concept sketches and technical packs through final prototype/adoption.
• Attend seasonal fit analysis and weekly fit sessions to drive the expression of fit for multiple brands. Work in partnership with the fabric specialist to achieve costing and aesthetic goals for the seasonal fabric palette.
• Communicate with overseas partners on trends, details and communicates any required changes to ensure the design vision for the brand is met.
• Present during seasonal line review with Leadership across Product Development and Merchandising with guidance from the Director of Design. Drive follow-up actions resulting from collaborative conversations throughout the feedback process.

Competitive Positioning (Market Research/Analysis)

• Research emerging trends across silhouette, fabric, trim and fit/styling in order to develop a seasonal assortment in alignment with the marketplace and athlete needs
• Research, establish, differentiate and communicate technology and fabric platforms for your business category.
• Introduce new initiatives and innovative ways to update key item programs based on information and inspiration from trade shows, online research, meeting with vendors, conducting competitive and aspirational shopping.
• Provide solutions for department challenges and new growth opportunities to Director of Design for alignment.
• Shop the market, including our stores, with product management and merchants to promote partnership and increase the understanding of each other's point of view. Collaborate with product management and merchants on a consistent basis to ensure that product has a singular point of view.

Time and Action:

• Ensure team adheres to the Time & Action calendar for their product/category.
• Supervise and provide…