Designer – Mens Performance Apparel

Create design direction for the Men’s Category in conjunction with the Design Director and development team to bring innovative quality product to the market worldwide. The Designer of Men’s Apparel will take ownership of the process from beginning to the end. They will be the global design lead for this category under the direction of the Design Director.

Essential Job Results

Study and interpret market conditions and trends from a design perspective as related to performance apparel.

Create design direction for assigned categories of the seasonal apparel line which includes fabric, color, inspirational imagery, and the overall look and feel that meets the requirements of the global product brief and is inline with the design strategy.

Communicate with clarity and knowledge to all necessary teams

Maintain close relationships with cross-functional teams and departments to create a streamlined process.

Collect relevant trend reports, style analysis, and innovative design concepts that will inspire the direction of the line in a new way.

T rade publications, trade fairs, online design tools, sports events.

General interest in fashion and performance apparel

Work with outside vendors, fabric resources, color services, and alternative tools to successfully gather what is needed to bring apparel to life.

Design product range utilizing primarily CAD and hand sketches.

Additional Responsibilities

Design Marathon product and Special Event Design Capsules as the need arises

Travel for trend, raw material and market research, as well as factory visits

Partner with Graphic Designer on Seasonal Art and Trim Needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Job Requirements

Strong color perception and design ability

Strong working knowledge of garment construction, fit, and fabrication

Ability to understand the needs of and develop product resonating with Skechers Performance Apparel’s target market

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Exceptional time management skills

Experienced with seasonal color, trend and theme research, and interpretation

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Team Player

Self Starter

Education and Experience

BA degree or advanced degree in specific design discipline desired

5+ years design experience

Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Skills required

Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

• Please submit work portfolio* Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.

Additional Information

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