Design Director, Men's Sportswear - Los Angeles, United States - Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

Design Director, Men's Sportswear - Los Angeles, CA

Compensation:
$190,000 - $200,000
Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world.

And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission:
to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

We know that great people are what makes our brand great.

We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve.

And that's why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task.

We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win.

Join us.

What You'll Do:

Wilson Sportswear is a new division of Wilson Sporting Goods, the number one equipment brand in the sporting goods industry, with a mission to create beautiful, functional, technical and lifestyle apparel for young athletic men and women.

The Design Director - Men's, will strategically lead our Men's team in their development of sportswear that empowers our customers to live like an athlete.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for collaborating and executing creative vision and direction
Responsible for managing the Men's global collection including on time delivery of all assets, hitting key deadlines and managing design team.
Is a team player, able to work closely with other team members to help manage overall workload for the department in addition to managing their own workload
Is a strong leader and helps mentor and guide other designers on the team. Vision and goal focused.
Selfstarter and able to ask for help when needed but proactive in finding solves. Solution oriented.
Responsible for owning the lifecycle (design and overall aesthetic) from start up until PP stage
Responsible for sharing fit intention
Responsible for managing and hitting all deadlines and communicating any issues
Organized, amazing with time management and attention to detail
Able to function in a fastpaced work environment that is growing and evolving rapidly.
Able to lead while also still owning a portion of the collection.
Can lead performancebased design team to create solution based collections solve for the athlete

What We're Looking For:

This role requires a completed design related degree, along with 12+ years of apparel design experience, and 3+ years of experience leading high functioning teams.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficient on Mac platform
Must be able to work proficiently in Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop and InDesign are a plus
Knowledge of PLM systems and how to use them
Expert knowledge of apparel design and garment construction
Expert knowledge of performance fabric and trims
Proficient in seamless, sweater knits and wash development is a plus
Experience with performance apparel is required
Strong leadership skills and can also take direction
Must have strong presentation skills
Must have examples of work and portfolio to be considered
Will report to VP of Design
Will manage Designers
Roll will require a design project

What We'll Provide
Los Angeles, like Wilson Sportswear, is at the intersection of sport, fashion, and culture. Join us on this exciting adventure.

We offer an open, collaborative, work environment with best-in-class amenities and perks, including:

Medical, dental and vision
Pretax transit discounts
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Professional development opportunities
Volunteering programs
Team building outings
Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
Smart casual dress (yes, jeans every day)
Summer hours
Companysponsored sports leagues/teams
Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.