At Fanatics Commerce, the business problem is to create conceptual design sketches for apparel and accessories that convey body, styling, fit intent, fabrics, trims, and colors, while meeting financial targets and elevating league brands as well as Fanatics Brands through visual storytelling.
Requirements
- Strong skill set and knowledge of apparel design, fabrics, trims, garment styling and construction techniques
- Intermediate knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign with an awareness of the latest creative software programs, techniques, and applications
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management systems
- Familiarity with U.S. Sports and Licensed properties
- Strong knowledge of trends, consumer insights, new opportunities, and competition
- Ability to create and execute in a deadline-oriented environment
- Strong organization skills to troubleshoot and manage multiple projects
Responsibilities
- Create design concepts for apparel and accessory silhouettes, graphic layouts, graphic applications, fabric treatments and construction for special events and seasonal sourced lines
- Support and have some oversight of the design and development of seasonal, replenishment and special event lines
- Work closely with development team to ensure design intent is carried through to final product
- Responsible for balancing brand identity rules with creative opportunities in order to elevate the league brands as well as Fanatics Brands through visual storytelling
- Provide unique insight into relevant market trends with a point of view on commercial viability of styles with a consumer-focused mindset
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Graphic Design, Product Development, Sourcing and Merchandising on complete product strategy to meet financial targets
- Create and execute in a deadline-oriented environment
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, Merchandising, or related field with 2-4 years professional experience; 4+ years of professional experience in Apparel/Accessories Design is acceptable without a degree
- Must be results-focused and highly detail-oriented
- Ability to demonstrate a professional and positive attitude with internal and external clients with an openness to new ideas and differing opinions
- Must have strong written and verbal communication both internally and externally
- Ability to work in a team environment with a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development
