Designer II Golf Apparel

Your Mission

Work closely with Director Design in executing design of seasonal international apparel product lines, through techpack and development.
Create and execute apparel ranges that fit the brand strategies and align with the seasonal creative direction set by the Director Design, and meet the needed cost and margin requirements.
Lead apparel design communication between all functions, coming up with creative solutions to push innovation.
Create and deliver impactful presentations of seasonal proposals;
Communicate and present concepts and presentation materials in conjunction with design and product teams.
Conduct regular store visits to key accounts and competition to assure thorough knowledge of the marketplace.
Participate in product design reviews for product line management. Create and present seasonal trend and color overviews at design meetings alongside Director Design.
Partner with Development Team in research of fabrications, techniques, materials and applications. Lead process with greater team to determine capabilities, flexibility and limitations of source base.
Lead development process alongside with developers and technical designers to assure fit and styling.
Lead fit and review sessions alongside Director Design.

Your Talent

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a design concentration.
• 2-4 Years Design Experience
• Advanced skill level in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop.
• Strong graphic driven design sensibility.
• Willingness to learn new software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment, and adapts to design team culture.
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages at the same time with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable of performance and lifestyle apparel markets, color and trends.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications.

Pay & Benefits

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The Hiring range base pay for this position is $70,304 - $83,380 + Bonus + Benefits (Benefit Summary Corporate).

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of the textile, sporting and consumer goods industry as well as the look and quality of PUMA's and direct competitors' products and their positioning;
• Requires some domestic and/or international travel.