Sr Designer, Softgoods

Burton•Burlington, VT

22h•$73,000 - $83,000•Hybrid

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 drive 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 counterparts 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 to ensure products are commercially ready · Add color to BOMs at various times throughout the season · Works in partnership with Softgoods business unit cross-functional partners to work through creative milestones from start to finish of the Softgoods process · Participates as a collaborative member of the product design leadership team from an allgoods mentality in order to push overarching design-driven decisions forward · At times, acts as a special projects lead surrounding enhancing creativity, efficiency, or innovation within the design process as designated What You'll Bring to The Team: · 8+ years in a design or product creation related role, with outerwear experience as a plus · Previous people management experience is a plus · Proven ability to effectively communicate and visually articulate concepts and creative directions · Organized and thorough, with the 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 · Strong understanding of outdoor and snow industries with a passion for snowboarding Core Capabilities That Would Help You Succeed in This Role: · Someone who is equal parts left and right brained – who can manage the creative components while also staying organized and on task. · Strong presentation skills (both visually and verbally) to engage audiences · Self-motivator who can work independently as well as collaboratively · Curious and inspired problem solver · Previous people management experience · Ability to give (and take) creative feedback · Expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma · Strong understanding of outdoor and snow industries, with a passion for snowboarding How Your Success Will Be Measured: · By your ability to work seamlessly within your own team and with cross-functional partners · Accuracy in answering the merchandising brief · Development related deadlines, in particular getting to buy ready timelines

Requirements

8+ years in a design or product creation related role, with outerwear experience as a plus
Proven ability to effectively communicate and visually articulate concepts and creative directions
Organized and thorough, with the 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
Strong understanding of outdoor and snow industries with a passion for snowboarding
Someone who is equal parts left and right brained – who can manage the creative components while also staying organized and on task.
Strong presentation skills (both visually and verbally) to engage audiences
Curious and inspired problem solver
Ability to give (and take) creative feedback

Nice To Haves

Previous people management experience
Previous people management experience

Responsibilities

Work closely within the Softgoods team to drive 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 counterparts 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 to ensure products are commercially ready
Add color to BOMs at various times throughout the season
Works in partnership with Softgoods business unit cross-functional partners to work through creative milestones from start to finish of the Softgoods process
Participates as a collaborative member of the product design leadership team from an allgoods mentality in order to push overarching design-driven decisions forward
At times, acts as a special projects lead surrounding enhancing creativity, efficiency, or innovation within the design process as designated