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Outdoor Cap Company · 8 hours ago

Design Manager

Bentonville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Outdoor Cap Company is seeking a Design Manager to oversee a team of designers in creating innovative product offerings. The role involves leading the team, ensuring quality work, and maintaining customer satisfaction through effective design execution.

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Responsibilities

Executes design for all assigned projects and demonstrates proficiency in all program offerings

Responsible for creating original, innovative designs using Adobe CC

Ensures that designs comply with internal and external licensing and branding guidelines and agreements, guaranteeing all designs respect copyright laws and follow intellectual property guidelines

Continuation of skill development opportunities to enhance design knowledge in Adobe CC and other training platforms such as the LMS

Committed to continual learning and Headwear Expertise

Demonstrates a robust knowledge of Outdoor Cap’s brands, products, and systems

Stays informed of technique and fabric availability at all factories

Provides detailed program specification for both internal and external process such as fabrication, color, techniques, shapes and references

Applies brand identity, customer preferences, sales history, market benchmarking and trend appropriately to meet the needs of the customer

Maintains awareness of new and continual changes to design requests, techniques, headwear styles and programs to ensure quality standards in all deliverables

Reviews samples daily and identifies opportunities for improvement

Brings innovative ideas for design and decoration for the team

Researches markets, trend, and demographics to bring relevant insights to developments

Collaborates with other designers in the concept development process

Attends job briefs and engages teammates to clarify unified direction

Is objective and solution driven, working with all members of the network to accommodate varying degrees of critique and revision

Maintains a file management system for accuracy, consistency, and easy access

Excellent time management, multi-task oriented, organized, and keen sense of personal accountability. Is highly motivated with strong work ethics and demonstrated flexibility to meet tight deadlines

Looks for opportunities to work quickly and efficiency, yielding both quality and results

Is service oriented: reacts immediately to requests that may require quick turnaround in order to meet a deadline or exceed expectations

Upholds Outdoor Cap’s Mission-Vision-Values and Founder’s Pillars by acting with integrity; working together as a team; treating each other with respect

Protects Outdoor Cap and its property by securing artwork and what is shared outside of the company

Written and verbal communication is professional and effective, both internally and externally

Ability to manage, lead, and motivate a team of employees towards goals and objectives

Manages, plans, and tracks the design schedule of assigned accounts and programs to ensure on-time completion

Mentor design team members, providing guidance, creative feedback, and support to foster a collaborative and productive work environment. Help team to reach their full potential and develop their skills

Executes design at an advanced level, applying brand identity, customer preferences, sales history, market benchmarking, and trend direction appropriately during the design & development process

Ability to articulate design rationale, product details, and trend information in a verbal manner to both internal and external audiences

Prioritize work and resources based on short and long-term needs, collaborating with Product Development and Sales team members to establish and maintain project priorities

Service oriented: reacts appropriately to requests that require quick turnaround to meet a deadline or exceed expectations, motivating team members to do the same

Stays informed of our factory capabilities, including shape, technique, component, and fabric availability. Coach design team member efforts in understanding and application of this knowledge

Collaborate with Sourcing Department on shape development, fabric, and component needs

Monitor and manage assigned projects and design requests for their network on our internal PDS system

Supports and implements the company goals to embrace technology, one team all programs and acts as a headwear expert internally and externally at all times

Qualification

Adobe CCDesign AcumenTeam ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteApparel ManufacturingCustomer ServiceAnalytical SkillsCollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum Associate's Degree in Graphic Design or related degree is required

3-5+ years of relevant professional experience, Apparel Manufacturing background a plus

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data, customer preferences, and market research to build and deliver product lines that meet our customer and business needs

Advanced level technical abilities in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient level technical abilities in Adobe CC and Mac OSX

Proficient level technical abilities in Internal Systems

Highly proficient with verbal and written communication; adept at exchanging accurate information and engage in conflict resolution strategies

Must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated) 80% of the day and occasionally reach, bend and move inside the office to access files and products

Adapt to moderate noise (Example: collaborative team environment, office with computers, printing and light traffic)

Ability to move 10-25 lbs occasionally throughout day

Able to hear a telephone ring

Required to have close visual acuity to perform computer tasks and operate other office machinery

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Domestic travel up to 20%