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Wilson Sporting Goods Co. · 10 hours ago

Design Director, New Concepts (Sportswear)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $210K/yr

12+ years exp

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is the number one sports equipment brand in the world, and they are seeking a Design Director for their new Sportswear division. The role involves leading the Concept team to develop innovative sportswear that empowers customers, while managing design processes and mentoring team members.

ManufacturingProduct DesignSporting Goods

Responsibilities

Responsible for collaborating and executing creative vision and direction

Responsible for managing the New Concepts category - 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

Self-starter 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

Able to communicate clear ideas and know who the customer is through research and shopping. Must be able to analyze market trends and apply to specific categories

Organized, amazing with time management and attention to detail

Able to function in a fast-paced work environment that is growing and evolving rapidly

Able to lead while also still owning a portion of the collection

Can lead performance-based design team to create solution based collections – solve for the athlete

Qualification

Apparel design experienceAdobe IllustratorLeadership skillsPerformance apparel experiencePLM systems knowledgeCommunication skillsPhotoshopInDesignTime managementOrganizational skillsTeamworkAttention to detailPresentation skills