As the New Product Development Trim Designer you serve as the focal point for new product creation and design for our External Embellishment organization.  You will create and develop seasonal graphic trim collections for internal and external brand presentations.  The role requires a strong understanding of design and development principles, seasonal trend interpretation and creative problem solving.  You should have your finger on the pulse of industry direction and bring new and exciting ideas to the table.

Reporting into the New Product Development Manager you will be part of an agile team that delivers newness on a twice yearly cadence. This position will collaborate with cross functional partners to understand product direction, plus conduct reviews with global product teams to understand construction and manufacturing opportunities and constraints.  

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of graphic design within the apparel/ footwear industry
• Trims/ embellishment design and development a plus
• Demonstrated passion and understanding of industry trends
• Ability to elevate products through graphics, craft and construction
• Knowledge of graphic applications and development processes.
• Creative and technical mindset
• Expert presentation and communication skills.
• Information seeker and strong results orientation
• Organized and detail oriented
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Structured understanding of apparel trim platforms and associated evolving technologies 
• Customer and market focused with experience in eliciting customer requirements and matching them to current or evolving technological solutions
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
• Work experience in a global organization

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.