Smartwool: Knit and Sock Designer

Smartwool • Denver, CO

11d • $82,080 - $102,600

About The Position

The Knit and Sock Designer works with the Senior Designer in the design, creation, and delivery of brand right print and knit patterns to be used in knit and socks lines that support the strategic initiatives. This position will use exceptional design and artistic skills, identifying trends to executes the seasonal design/development process and create innovative and commercially viable textile design from conception to production that meet market needs, drive sales and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process. This position will own the execution of any SMU’s and product collaborations and schedule timely reviews to ensure accuracy and adhere to calendar deadlines.

Requirements

• High creativity and artistic abilities, an eye for color, texture, and pattern with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions.
• Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly and follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team under critical time frames.
• Self-driven and experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department.
• Creativity, technical capability, and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
• Extensive knowledge of sock construction and technical knit design
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
• Design/Textile Design Degree; must have Knit construction and structure understanding
• Excels in 3D design software- Shima Apex 3

Responsibilities

• Research and identify trend directions; pull and review inspiration, design concepts, and create presentation boards for trend/color palette seasonal kick off.
• Develop the awareness of key accounts and channels of distribution derived from market insights and trends to insure concept feasibility.
• Execute design and development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger category assortments
• Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
• Create 3D sketches; creating new and unique patterns/styles and concepts which meet the expectations outlined in product brief trouble shoot any issues with graphs, scale, digitization pattern creation from mills and provide solutions to Senior Design team
• Adapt design style to different nuanced voices within the brand for varying projects manage design tech packs of assigned styles from concept through to SMS production ensuring BOM meets or exceeds expectations of quality and accuracy
• Ability to partner with Product Management and Development teams with an openness to feedback and a focus on collaboration to achieve the best result.
• Work with Senior Designer in designing, graphing, and developing ideas for performance and lifestyle sock and knit line that can be executed to the guidelines and constraints of circular sock knitting
• Generate, update, and recolor seasonal Cads within 3D Shima Seki software as needed
• Produce detailed tech packs and follow through the entire development of product from initial creation to final SMS.
• In-put accurate information for Tech Packs into Enovia system.
• Daily/as needed follow up with development team on tech pack creation/revision/review and submit approvals.
• Help Senior Designer organize samples for meetings as needed and prepare any design review documents to distribute to great team.

Benefits

• extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions
• a competitive compensation package
• a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level