Designer 2, Softgoods

Burton•Burlington, VT

21h•$62,000 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Burton, we are a purpose-led brand rooted in snowboarding and the outdoors. We fight for the future of our people, planet, and sport. We aim to maximize our positive social impact and minimize our negative environmental impact while delivering high-quality performance products. As a global leader in snowboarding, we’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for the long-term health of our company, sport, and community. Through these efforts, we aim to make snowboarding and the outdoors accessible to all. What You Get to Do: Work closely within the softgoods team to support creativity, innovation, and inspiration within collections and design projects relating to the overarching creative direction Brainstorm with the design team to build innovative ideas based on future trends and consumer needs Presenting out ideas, concepts, and sketches in conjunction with category direction Partner with design leaders to ensure seasonal color, trend, material, and graphic alignment are executed within the line according to seasonal guidelines Partner with merchandising and development teams to ensure designs meet the business needs & margin targets that support brand goals Ensure proper handover of completed tech packs and trim developments to development according to timelines Creating and maintaining color roundups and color merch grids throughout the product creation cycle Participate in proto reviews and fittings to ensure products are commercially ready and consumer relevant Add color to BOMs at various times throughout the season Collaborate with cross-functional and specialty teams within Burton to better our consumer understanding and product offering Concept and design for special projects throughout the year – from brand collabs to rider-driven projects to special events and milestones. Collaborate with cross-functional and specialty teams within Burton to better our consumer understanding and product offering Engage with riders at all levels (from pros to weekend warriors) to better connect to the needs of the rider and stay on top of the ever-changing culture within snowboarding Continue to learn and grow as a designer under an experienced team of design professionals “Have as much fun as possible”

Requirements

A degree from an art/design related program, with 4-6 yrs relevant softgoods experience (outerwear preferred)
Ability to effectively communicate and visually articulate concepts and creative directions
Ability to work on projects with multiple timelines and remain calm under pressure
Self-motivator who can work independently as well as collaboratively
Expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
Solid understanding of outdoor and snow industries with a passion for snowboarding

Nice To Haves

Strong presentation skills (both visually and verbally) to engage audiences
An eye for trend, both on the streets and on the mountain, and an inherent interest in styling details
Self-motivator who can work independently as well as collaboratively
Curious and inspired problem solver
Ability to give (and take) creative feedback
Expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
Solid understanding of outdoor and snow industries, with a passion for snowboarding

Responsibilities

Work closely within the softgoods team to support creativity, innovation, and inspiration within collections and design projects relating to the overarching creative direction
Brainstorm with the design team to build innovative ideas based on future trends and consumer needs
Presenting out ideas, concepts, and sketches in conjunction with category direction
Partner with design leaders to ensure seasonal color, trend, material, and graphic alignment are executed within the line according to seasonal guidelines
Partner with merchandising and development teams to ensure designs meet the business needs & margin targets that support brand goals
Ensure proper handover of completed tech packs and trim developments to development according to timelines
Creating and maintaining color roundups and color merch grids throughout the product creation cycle
Participate in proto reviews and fittings to ensure products are commercially ready and consumer relevant
Add color to BOMs at various times throughout the season
Collaborate with cross-functional and specialty teams within Burton to better our consumer understanding and product offering
Concept and design for special projects throughout the year – from brand collabs to rider-driven projects to special events and milestones.
Collaborate with cross-functional and specialty teams within Burton to better our consumer understanding and product offering
Engage with riders at all levels (from pros to weekend warriors) to better connect to the needs of the rider and stay on top of the ever-changing culture within snowboarding
Continue to learn and grow as a designer under an experienced team of design professionals