DESIGNER - Outerwear (New Balance)
North Bay Apparel, an importer of men’s and women’s apparel, seeks a creative Designer for men’s outerwear for their licensed brand “New Balance”. The designer will utilize their experience and market knowledge to create original and innovative designs that are true to the aesthetic of the New Balance brand. You will be expected to share your product knowledge with the President through constant collaboration and mentoring in order to contribute to the development of the brands design capabilities and maintain the highest quality, function and fit of our product.
North Bay Apparel is a multi-faceted apparel marketer offering private label and licensed products.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Collaborate with the President to research and develop design concepts, color, fabrics, print and graphics of men’s and women’s performance product.
- Research markets to identify new trends, fabrics and present tear sheets, sketches and samples to the President.
- Research and source new fabrics, washes and trims that are brand and trend appropriate while remaining conscience of price point.
- Collaborate with the President to review key concepts and line development to help ensure brand consistency and integrity.
- Generate tech packs for sampling and production ensuring they accurately reflect relevant design details.
- Attend all relevant fittings and establish good communication with technical designers so that design vision is executed while maintaining fit standards.
- Communicate with factories to facilitate the sample process as well as production as it relates to the design.
- Manage and adhere to design calendar and attend all relevant product meetings as required
Qualifications & Experience:
Experience
- 5+ years design experience with extensive experience in menswear design with a specialization in performance/technical apparel, particularly outerwear.
- Must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of woven & knit fabrics.
- Strong concept and design skills combined with a sense of style and color.
- Possess a natural ability to spot trend design opportunities.
- Extensive background in fit, fabric development, finishes and construction details
Skills
- Strong computer knowledge including Photoshop & Illustrator, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational skills combined with outstanding verbal and visual communicative ability.
- Flexible/adaptable in a fast paced environment with the ability to execute to timelines and provide timely solutions
- Understanding of merchandising as it relates to sales and store environment.
- Must be a team player & have high energy.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or 5+ years of related design experience.