Product Design and Development - Product Designer - Specialized 3 Product Designer - Specialized 3

Job Description: MISSION:



Designs apparel products that will be created and sold to consumers. Includes original concepts, selection of appropriate color & materials, and modifications to ensure manufacturability. Elevates the consumer experience through superior product craft and pushes the limits of Design.



FOCUS:



Brings to life the seasonal category creative direction through apparel design and innovations that are trend relevant to the category consumer.

ACCOUNTABILITES:



_On key financial and statement models, uses

exceptional design skills to create original, innovative

concepts and designs that appropriately reflect

•** designs and applications.

_Works primarily autonomously on designs.

Creates cohesive collections.

_Executes all products details including construction detail, color, form, style, detail, fit performance, graphic application, trim, etc.

_Clearly communicates changes to ensure timely completion of each project.

_Effectively uses design support.

_Maintains healthy cross-functional relationships and builds matrix relationships outside of immediate team.

_Demonstrates curiosity and proactively enhances business acumen.

REQUIRED SKILL TO ADVANCE TO THIS LEVEL:

_Shares process and product finishing expertise across category and design function and influences others to evolve creative skills.

_Leads design product processes for assigned category or product group; ensures feasibility of designs, meeting price points, merchandising needs and product creation timelines. May have cross-divisional opportunities.

_Demonstrates expert understanding of products, product lines, product development process, and the specific markets in which *** does business.

_Creates the visual center for Silo or Product,

Storytelling around concept or Athlete that influences the overall seasonal direction.

_Demonstrates leadership that influences process change.

(Best practices, Calendar, Manufacturing process)

_Assumes a lead role in communicating and presenting creative strategies, product concepts, and consumer s insights to internal & external audiences.

_Continuously advances product, process, and design skills reflective of an expert design professional.

_Stays abreast of industry and technology development within the product design profession.

_Consumer Research: Client, Consumer & Athlete

relations (understanding & collaboration in business

context)

_Strategic Thinking / Visioning: understands product relevance, positioning, timing and collections.

_Presentation & Communication: Clear, Concise, and

Thoughtful (verbal, written, visual, listening)