Product Designer

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- Preferred U.S. Citizens/GC/Permanent Residents-------

* Apparel sport industry experience Required*

We’re currently looking for a Lead Designer to lead and develop seasonal design concepts for apparel. Product Design at Client is a diverse culture of creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking on all levels. This role requires strong passion and knowledge of apparel product creation and the ability to problem solve every step of the way, from concept to final design. This teammate embodies expert communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into focused design narratives as well as a passion and energy for sport culture, performance and design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in the apparel sport industry
• Knowledge of product creation and graphic application for performance apparel
• Expert communication and presentation skills using a variety of formats
• Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces such as CLO and Vizcom
• Apparel construction; must have knowledge of how garments get put together
• CLO experience
• Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to bring projects to life and show a concept effectively
• Very collaborative in nature
• Ability to work autonomously
• Experience designing technical, functional apparel (as opposed to streetwear/style)
• Prior Nike experience (or experience with a similar brand)
• Someone who is ready to start work ASAP and hit the ground running
• ETW will work on a direct team of ~10 others; will also do a lot of cross functional work with industrial designers, digital designers, etc.