Newell Brands Technical Apparel - Marmot/ExOfficio:
Designer II, Outerwear - Marmot/ExOfficio Job in Rohnert Park, CA
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Rohnert Park, CA
Full-time | Design - Apparel, Design - Technical Apparel, Design - Technical Outerwear , Development - Apparel
About the job
The Designer II -Outerwear drives the aesthetic vision for the assigned category and is accountable for determining style, material, and color directions based on input from the design manager, VP of design and development category manager(s), technical design, sales/marketing, and manufacturing teams. The Designer II - Outerwear keeps abreast of fashion trends and consumer needs, and supports the integrity of the lines/brands and the goals of the company by producing design sketches and making seasonal presentations of product designs. The Designer II - Outerwear reviews all styles for construction, silhouette, fit and trim details, and approves quality of factory samples.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the execution of design creations, driving execution of designs across multiple categories and brands, partnering with the Director of Design on creative direction and designing apparel that is appealing and brand appropriate for the target consumer.
• Works with sales, marketing, business development, key accounts and brand ambassadors to identify opportunities to meet or build consumer demand for each brands’ products, to improve market share through new fabric, construction and product concepts, and to develop seasonal strategies. Provides input to the design manager and VP of design and development for the development of annual and long range business plans based on these opportunities.
• Manages multiple priorities to meet deadlines in multiple seasons progressing at the same time.
• Develops new product concepts and innovative fabrication and construction technologies. Collaborates with category manager(s), raw materials team, mills/technology companies, other designers, technical designers, sourcing and sales/business development to explore next generation products and assess feasibility from a business and financial perspective.
• Using the product briefs provided by category managers, finds solutions to functional and design problems to achieve the product brief goals. Creates design concepts and sketches that reflect these goals and solutions. Translates ideas into computer (CAD or Illustrator), based on feedback from concept meetings. Work within cost and manufacturing limitations.
• Assists in developing sales strategies and stories for product based on unique innovation, sellable features that will enhance marketing of the product.
• Adds color to the design, selecting the appropriate colors from available palettes.
• Produces design spec package for each project. Working closely with technical designers, review samples and direct revisions as needed throughout the development cycle.
• Assists with fabric and trims selection and development.
• Researches global marketplace and interprets consumer and market needs as they relate to the respective product category. This includes researching fabric, color, and design concepts, then collecting feedback from customers and brand ambassadors. Attends selected trade shows for market research and attends sales meetings to gain thorough understanding of customer/product requirements.
• Accurately determines, anticipates and validates future trends, technologies and cultural drivers to expand and grow the assortment across all categories.
• Drives innovation and technology into commercially viable product within the parameters of the Brand strategy.
• Accurately assesses the overall competitive market landscape to design brand appropriate apparel that reflects an understanding of the target consumer.
• Accountable for driving the business by building profitable, market right, consumer product that is in line with the department and company financial targets.
• Ensures product design execution is within target costs and margin requirements.
Expected Travel: Up to 20% of the time, some travel may be international
About Newell Brands Technical Apparel:
Newell Brands Technical Apparel (NBTA), a division of Newell Brands, a globally-recognized designer, developer, marketer and retailer of high-performance technical apparel and equipment with a portfolio of brands that includes Marmot® and ExOfficio®
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer’s®, Coleman®, Marmot®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play.
Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the execution of design creations, driving execution of designs across multiple categories and brands, partnering with the Director of Design on creative direction and designing apparel that is appealing and brand appropriate for the target consumer.
• Works with sales, marketing, business development, key accounts and brand ambassadors to identify opportunities to meet or build consumer demand for each brands’ products, to improve market share through new fabric, construction and product concepts, and to develop seasonal strategies. Provides input to the design manager and VP of design and development for the development of annual and long range business plans based on these opportunities.
• Manages multiple priorities to meet deadlines in multiple seasons progressing at the same time.
• Develops new product concepts and innovative fabrication and construction technologies. Collaborates with category manager(s), raw materials team, mills/technology companies, other designers, technical designers, sourcing and sales/business development to explore next generation products and assess feasibility from a business and financial perspective.
• Using the product briefs provided by category managers, finds solutions to functional and design problems to achieve the product brief goals. Creates design concepts and sketches that reflect these goals and solutions. Translates ideas into computer (CAD or Illustrator), based on feedback from concept meetings. Work within cost and manufacturing limitations.
• Assists in developing sales strategies and stories for product based on unique innovation, sellable features that will enhance marketing of the product.
• Adds color to the design, selecting the appropriate colors from available palettes.
• Produces design spec package for each project. Working closely with technical designers, review samples and direct revisions as needed throughout the development cycle.
• Assists with fabric and trims selection and development.
• Researches global marketplace and interprets consumer and market needs as they relate to the respective product category. This includes researching fabric, color, and design concepts, then collecting feedback from customers and brand ambassadors. Attends selected trade shows for market research and attends sales meetings to gain thorough understanding of customer/product requirements.
• Accurately determines, anticipates and validates future trends, technologies and cultural drivers to expand and grow the assortment across all categories.
• Drives innovation and technology into commercially viable product within the parameters of the Brand strategy.
• Accurately assesses the overall competitive market landscape to design brand appropriate apparel that reflects an understanding of the target consumer.
• Accountable for driving the business by building profitable, market right, consumer product that is in line with the department and company financial targets.
• Ensures product design execution is within target costs and margin requirements.
Expected Travel: Up to 20% of the time, some travel may be international
About Newell Brands Technical Apparel:
Newell Brands Technical Apparel (NBTA), a division of Newell Brands, a globally-recognized designer, developer, marketer and retailer of high-performance technical apparel and equipment with a portfolio of brands that includes Marmot® and ExOfficio®
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer’s®, Coleman®, Marmot®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play.
Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.