Position: Lifestyle Apparel Designer Location: Tacoma, Washington
SCOTT is a leading worldwide brand for multi-sport athletes specializing in performance and lifestyle products for skiing, snowboarding, motocross, and biking. As our Apparel Designer in Lifestyle Apparel.
Duties will include:
• Review market analysis for indications of trends in colors, fabrics and style.
• Create original, innovative concepts and designs that lead the industry and accurately reflect SCOTT’S design philosophy.
• Works with the design team to select colors, fabrics, and design silhouettes for the upcoming season.
• Draft technical drawings from sketches, existing drawings, and electronic images.
• Provide prototype sampling information, including fabrication, color, graphic applications, style, detail and fit requirements.
• Works with Fit Manager in developing exact fit for selected styles.
• Collaborates with on technical construction techniques.
• Design trims, accessories, and artwork in addition to designs.
• Oversees adherence to product development calendar.
• Participates in development of presentations for sales department.
• Attends shows to analyze reaction to new line.
Requirements for the position include:
• Minimum 2-3 years experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design or the equivalent.
• Understanding of pattern making and grading techniques, fabrics, garment construction, production processes and body measurement charts.
• Able to travel both in the US and overseas.
• Able to analyze the dynamics of the human body in motion and identify shapes for functional fit that meet the needs of the end user.
• Working knowledge of PC's and PC / MAC applications, including MS Excel and Word / Adobe Illustrator.
• Creativity and ability to communicate ideas visually and verbally to others.
• Able to work independently and cooperatively with a diverse group of people.
• Willingness to work long hours during seasonal rush periods.
• Must be a self starter and able to contribute in design reviews.
