KJUS | Associate Product Engineer/Designer & Developer

Acushnet Company•Boulder, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KJUS is seeking an Associate Product Engineer/Designer & Developer to join their team in Boulder, CO. This full-time, salaried position will assist the Product Engineering & Design Team with all aspects of the design and development process for their Ski, Golf, and Lifestyle collections. The role reports directly to the Director Product Design & Development. KJUS is dedicated to amplifying the world's most exhilarating golf and ski experiences through innovative technology that sets new standards for performance, comfort, and protection. The company headquarters are in Boulder, Colorado, with satellite offices in Switzerland and Scotland. In 2019, Acushnet Company partnered with KJUS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or similar field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in apparel design.
Minimum of 1 years of design and/or development experience.
Strong understanding of garment construction and fitting.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Print and Pattern experience preferred.
A passion for outdoor sports industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Product Engineering & Design Team with all aspects of the design and development process for our Ski, Golf and Lifestyle collections.
Work Cross functionally with design team, product team, and factories to design styles and create and update tech packs and systems with all necessary info about the products being developed.
Modify designs during the development phases to realize the design goal.
Work with design and development team to create the line from concept to bulk.
Color the line based on feedback from design meetings.
Work with team to meet deadlines for design and development.
Comply with production calendars to meet all deadlines.
Draw and update sketches.
Fill out BOMs and Spec sheets in PLM.
Support with technology graphics for sales and marketing purposes (icons, tech explanations).
Conduct market research to identify new trends in silhouettes and fabric.
Keep tech packs and visual line sheets updated to represent what is in the current line.
Create and maintain tech packs (BOM, technical sketches, construction references, measurement charts).
Prepare fit comments and development comments and revise tech packs for production.
Closely collaborate and communicate with suppliers, the product manager, and the other product engineer team members throughout the entire development process.
Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to evaluate and fit garments.
Assist Designer with Print and Pattern design.
Assist Design and Development team with organization of catalogs samples and swatches.