Creative/Technical Designer III ( {{city}})

JOB SUMMARY:

The Creative/Technical Designer III will support the development and execution of new products by creating product designs, technical sketches and by writing, issuing, and maintaining product specifications. This role will collaborate with PD Managers and leadership to execute product line plans to achieve annual sales and profit goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design of Products

• Builds designs for new products, adds improvements to existing products and conducts market research for new product design ideas.
• Creates technical drawings and 3D illustrations via Adobe Illustrator and CLO.
• Ensures all drawings and illustrations support ATCs selling initiatives and confirms the accuracy of project specifications.
• Loads sketches, patterns, technical drawings into PLM as required.

Print, Pattern, Color

• Creates prints and patterns and provides color recommendations.
• Leads the development of seasonal/annual branded color palettes.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for ATCs print, pattern and material library.
• Handles all approvals, creating processes and best practices where appropriate.

Project Specifications and Life Cycle Management

• Creates, issues, and maintains product specifications (including technical drawings) based on retailer and market development needs when applicable.
• Leads the ongoing maintenance and review of all specifications in PLM to ensure consistency and accuracy of claims.
• Partners with PD Managers to move existing products into PLM, digitizing all relevant details.

Sample, Test and Track Product

• Works with the PD sample team, Quality Control, and China PD team to ensure prototypes and construction samples meet design requirements.
• Addresses product design revisions or failures, including reviewing and approving color, print, and pattern.
• Provides feedback on pre-production and top of production samples and ensures issues are addressed in a timely manner.

Sales Support

• Assists with on-going sales sample requests including tracking requests, prioritizing for sample team, partnering with marketing to ensure packaging is correct/printed, managing tracking numbers and ensuring receipt.
• Creates and builds presentation swatch and color cards for account meetings.

Market Development

• Researches trends, technologies, fabrics, etc. in preparation for each seasonal market (Spring and Fall) cycle.
• Develops a robust understanding of the consumer, business and performance requirements to feed design and ideation of advanced product concepts using new technologies or constructions.
• Creates concept and mood boards, analyzes collections, reviews fabrics and design concepts.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in fashion design, textile design, or a related field is required
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Portfolio submission is required
• Strong design skills, including sketching, conceptualization, ideation, color and digital design
• Demonstrated proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, CLO)
• Strong familiarity with visually appealing color schemes and design details
• Ability to communicate clearly and work in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Keen attention to detail and strong multi-tasking abilities
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required, experience with Centric PLM a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to withstand prolonged periods sitting at a desk
• Frequent use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to intermittently stand/walk