Mountain Hardwear is seeking an Outerwear Designer II to support the design team with new styles and creating technical sketches of assigned apparel and accessory products, in collaboration with cross-functional partners, to drive sales and growth for the company.
Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with a focus on Illustrator.
- Solid skillset in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Solid knowledge of fabrics and trims associated with the development process.
- Solid knowledge of general design process from concept to pre-production and garment construction methods.
- Experience with outdoor industry and apparel category preferred
- General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job.
- Course work in apparel design, textile, manufacturing, graphics or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Designs and presents new apparel sketches for assigned styles that meet the needs of consumers, resulting in sales and growth for the company.
- Creates, maintains, and provides accurate apparel and accessory technical illustrations and construction details for more complex products throughout the development season.
- Creates original color CAD artwork, consisting of color blocking, graphic placement, print, pattern and texture fills, that is production ready for catalog as well as for visual presentations.
- Utilizes discretion and knowledge of the design process from concept to pre-production and garment construction.
- Accurately enters all pertinent color information into the Bill of Materials in PDM, including fabric and trim color information, ensuring brand standards are maintained.
- Attends style reviews and fit sessions for assigned category, and ensures sketches are updated in a timely manner based on feedback received.
- Meets calendar deadlines, ensuring all work objectives and project milestones are met accurately and efficiently.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience.
- Typically requires 2-4 years of professional experience.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to consistently prioritize multiple projects and thrive under pressure to meet strict timelines.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills; interacts in a professional manner with various levels of management and employees within the organization, as well as vendors and employees worldwide.
