Associate Designer, Men's Sportswear

Amer Sports Company•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.
Minimum of 3 years of strong experience in product design/development with expertise in garment construction, fabric, and prototyping new designs.
Experience communicating with factories and across language barriers is a must.
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

Work closely with design team to conceptualize and execute apparel designs for assigned categories based on briefs and current market direction.
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 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 materials library