Freelance Designer Womens Knits and Fleece

• Constant research into trends, market studies and technological innovations that contribute to the success and launch of new products and categories for the brand
• Develop creative and innovative concepts and solutions that address the needs of specific categories identified through market research
• Focus on athletic apparel, which includes leggings, sports bras, and apparel
• Identify and develop innovative ideas, designs and solutions in all design areas and categories
• Collaborate with design and CFT partners to develop innovative product designs that appeal to target audiences and improve design image and product performance
• Successful implementation of ideas, designs and solutions that meet the brand's cost requirements
• Actively seek experienced mentorship to develop appropriate designs
• Lead in the creation of new processes and design applications to increase product value and performance
• Build and present inspiring presentations that effectively communicate opportunity, concept, and new ideas to internal and external audiences
• Utilize your knowledge of category-specific consumers and cultures to improve product performance and appearance
• Perform preliminary design research domestically
• Travel domestically and internationally to innovation summits, meet and work with existing and new suppliers
• Perform other duties as required
• Work with tech team on new fits and participate and collaborate on wear tests to help in the creation of new ideas and solutions

• Degree in design with experience in womens knits and fleece
• More than 5 years of experience in the design and development of innovative products
• Previous experience in sportswear design is preferred as this role supports multiple offline categories
• Ability to act as a link between multiple cross-functional departments
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, computer savvy in the Adobe suite and capable of multitasking
• Skills and experience in Photoshop and Illustrator are required
• Good eye for color, trend, detail and construction.
• Must think entrepreneurially, work independently and think outside the box
• Knowledge of colors, textures and shapes related to the creation of excellent products
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, including the ability to make persuasive presentations to senior management
• Able to be flexible to work in-office when needed by team / business needs due to current hybrid working environment (in office and remote from home)
• In person / in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person / in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs, such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals

Previous experience in sportswear design

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Direct deposit
• Commuter benefits