Designer (Calia)

Overview

The Designer is responsible for the entire design process for a specific apparel category or brand within the DICK’s Sporting Goods portfolio of vertical brands. This includes completing global market research to identify trends and innovation, trend board creation, designing, sketching, tech packs and establishing expression of fit. The Designer must identify the needs of his/her target athlete and develop a product vision that aligns to these needs. Through the design of the upcoming seasonal product assortment, the Designer must bring his/her vision to life.

Responsibilities

• Own the seasonal line direction from concept to production for all product and assortment needs by owning the design and development process, leading the creation of product and driving the creative direction by executing innovative design solutions, incorporating technology, color, fabric/finish standards, print and pattern, trim and expression of fit for multiple products/genders/demographic based on category.
• Develop silhouette and product classifications, within the framework of the assortment plan, to reflect a balance between fashion/trend as well as core and emerging businesses for presentation to and selection by the Merchant and Product Development team.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of tech pack creation and handoff to tech designers; coordinates the design and development process for multiple products/categories from concept sketches and technical packs through final prototype/adoption.
• Attend seasonal fit analysis and weekly fit sessions to drive the expression of fit for multiple brands.
• Work in partnership with the fabric specialist to achieve costing and aesthetic goals for the seasonal fabric palette.
• Communicate with overseas partners on trends, details and communicates any required changes to ensure the design vision for the brand is met.
• Present during seasonal line review with Leadership across Product Development and Merchandising with guidance from the Director of Design. Drive follow-up actions resulting from collaborative conversations throughout the feedback process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related degree
• 7-10 years design experience in apparel design; previous management experience preferred
• Ability to create technical sketches and tech packs in Adobe Illustrator
• Strong computer knowledge with the ability to design using new advance technology (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)

Competitive Positioning (Market Research/Analysis)

• Research emerging trends across silhouette, fabric, trim and fit/styling in order to develop a seasonal assortment in alignment with the marketplace and athlete needs
• Research, establish, differentiate and communicate technology and fabric platforms for your business category
• Introduce new initiatives and innovative ways to update key item programs based on information and inspiration from trade shows, online research, meeting with vendors, conducting competitive and aspirational shopping
• Provide solutions for department challenges and new growth opportunities to Director of Design for alignment
• Shop the market, including our stores, with product management and merchants to promote partnership and increase the understanding of each other's point of view
• Collaborate with product management and merchants on a consistent basis to ensure that product has a singular point of view

Time And Action

• Ensure team adheres to the Time & Action calendar for their product/category
• Supervise and provide guidance to teammates on key deliverables within the development calendar, holding teammate accountable to deadlines
• Supervise & Develop Talent
• Manage execution responsibilities and workload of direct/indirect reports to achieve department deliverables on time and with quality
• Share timely and actionable feedback with teammates on deliverables to ensure accountability, coach and mentor as needed
• Drive talent selection process for open direct report positions
• Ensure all direct reports are appropriately trained and on-boarded
• Train and mentor new hires into roles by sharing experience, knowledge and best practices
• Provide direct reports with timely and regular feedback to support teammate development/ growth in role

Virtual Requirements

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process