Associate Designer, Men's Sportswear

Wilson Sporting Goods Co.•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is seeking an Associate Designer, Apparel, responsible for the design process from initial concept to commercialization and production for assigned apparel products. The company emphasizes a passion for sports, creativity, integrity, teamwork, ambition, and innovation, aiming to empower individuals to live like athletes. Wilson values diverse voices and perspectives, fostering a rich and inclusive culture. They are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who want to make a difference and help others win, contributing to a better world through sport.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design or a related area.
Minimum of 3 years of strong experience in product design/development.
Expertise in garment construction, fabric, and prototyping new designs.
Experience communicating with factories and across language barriers.
Knowledge of creative product design and product development processes.
Knowledge of bill of materials (BOM) and product costing.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, and establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, Outlook, PLM System, Illustrator.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and execute apparel designs for assigned categories based on briefs and current market direction, working closely with the design team.
Execute original design sketches and assist in creating all visual aids and presentation materials.
Prepare and maintain tech packs, providing detailed product information including spec drawings, fit, fabric, and color direction.
Collaborate with the Technical Designer to resolve fit, style, and construction issues and ensure a fully commercialized product.
Interact with materials manager and QC teams to achieve product objectives and deliverables.
Organize and maintain the materials library.