Associate Designer, Apparel & Graphics

Amer Sports Company•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Associate Designer, Apparel & Graphics (Baseball/Softball) | Chicago, IL At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream. We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion. Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference — and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design or a related area
A minimum of 2 years of experience in product design/development.
Experience focused on product design with expertise in garment construction, fabric and prototyping new designs.
Strong graphic design skills, including drawing/sketching, typography, color theory, texture and visual presentation.
Experience creating unique prints and patterns for apparel applications.
Experience communicating with factories and across language barriers.
Thorough knowledge of garment construction
Basic fit and pattern making skills
Understanding of performance materials (drape, fit, and construction)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
Self-motivated, excellent time management skills, and able to meet deadlines
Excellent organizational and presentation skills
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
Proficiency in Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Experience in 3D software, Clo 3D, is a plus

Responsibilities

Work closely with design team to conceptualize and execute apparel designs for assigned categories based on PLM briefs and current market direction.
Research seasonal uniform and apparel trends for baseball/softball players.
Execute original design sketches and assist in creating all visual aids and presentation materials.
Create original prints, patterns, and graphics.
Assist in tech pack creation and updates, providing detailed product information including spec drawings, fit, fabric, artwork, and color direction.
Assist in reviewing strike-offs and print swatches for color, scale, and quality, and communicating comments to manufacturing partners
Other duties as assigned