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Fox Racing · 1 day ago

Senior Designer, Fox Racing

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

Fox Racing is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Designer to lead design initiatives across a wide range of performance products. This role involves creating innovative and commercially viable apparel and accessories while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers.

E-CommerceFashionLifestyleSporting Goods

Responsibilities

Establish long term and seasonal design strategies in collaboration with Product Marketing and Development to meet key brand and business objectives

Plan and create comprehensive design packages that meet product brief goals for image, performance, innovation, function, costing and commercial viability

Deliver appropriate product concepts that meet development calendar requirements and present to both the product and sales teams for review

Work with the team on outlining all fabrics, materials and embellishments for each specific product design appropriate to the product brief and intended end use

Work as a leading contributor of the Product Creation Team working directly with the Product Line Manager and Product Development team to manage and meet apparel design and sample deadlines

Work with the Development Team in the initial development phase to insure the intended design and product scope. This includes approving and commenting on colors, fabric strike-offs as well as reviewing sample fit and construction requirements throughout the pre-production stage

Research and evaluate innovative methods of garment assembly and materials/manufacturing technology to reach the highest levels of performance and style. Review and prioritize performance, safety, and style to properly incorporate them into products. Visualize performance and styling goals and create design solutions to achieve them

Maintain proper documentation of your portion of the product process and make sure this documentation is readily available to others

Attend and present at apparel presentations and meetings. Present seasonal trend and market report and how these trends would apply to upcoming lines. Report will specifically address fabric, color, fit, trim, and graphic trends

Make appropriate recommendations to the Design Director on designs and other matters of consequence to the business and its end customers. Will receive creative input and approval directly from the Design Director

When appropriate, the Sr. Designer will visit production facilities and tour factories to become familiar with the manufacturing processes of the products that are being designed

When appropriate, the Sr. Designer may attend events appropriate for market research such as races, contests and festivals. May attend trade shows and meet with vendors to research trends in materials, color, trims, and manufacturing

Qualification

Apparel DesignAdobe IllustratorConstruction TechniquesProject ManagementConcept IdeationColor TheoryVisual PresentationTrend ResearchMotocross PassionCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Ability to use discretion and independent judgment to be creative within set timelines

Must possess the following abilities: drawing/sketching, concept ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout

Must have a strong attention to detail, ability to think on a conceptual level, confident decision-making skills

Project management and leadership skills are also necessary

Excellent communication skills are a must as you will be responsible for presenting your ideas, concepts and designs throughout all phases of the product creation cycle

A solid understanding of construction, manufacturing techniques and materials with a finger on the pulse of trends influencing design in Action Sports is highly necessary

Must be able to work as part of a team and with a diverse group of people and projects