The Zumiez Product & Brand Services team is responsible for 42+ unique brands spanning various categories, including men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, and snow/skate hard goods.

Zumiez PBS Apparel Design Team is looking for a creative self-starter that plays a crucial role in leading the Design Team throughout the creative process. Our ideal candidate is an energetic designer and team manager that’s able to create and execute creative direction, lead project timelines, with the ability to remain flexible, consistent, and detail-oriented while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Product & Brand Services Sr. Designer / Outerwear Specialist is responsible for but not limited to creative direction, design, and development for men’s outerwear and supports women’s outerwear categories for a defined number of Zumiez private label, International, and licensed brands.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for proposing design ideas based on seasonal assignments concerning creative direction, fabrication, style definition, functional features, fit requirements, and design details. Manage and mentor multiple levels of the Design Team
• Responsible for managing the creative direction for a select number of projects
• Assist with developing realistic project timelines
• Work from production schedules to manage and lead multiple projects, prioritizing daily workloads, and ensuring established deadlines are met
• Effectively communicate expectations and deadlines to stakeholders
• Implement training tools, process, and onboarding programs
• Complete projects independently based on creative direction
• Present creative direction and design concepts to stakeholders and offer input during creative review meetings
• Knowledgeable of performance and department initiatives related to product development
• Support with PBS brand and DNA development
• Research and identify apparel trends that support brand and customer
• Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional teams and Product & Brand Services counterparts
• Actively identify areas of improvement in processes and proactively find solutions
• Create presentations and product linesheet for meetings with retail buyers
• Travel and research apparel relevant to the Zumiez customer
• Delegate workload to the Junior Designers and Developers
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-6 years of experience in Outerwear and Apparel Design
• BA or equivalent course work in Apparel Design preferred
• Contribute to the Zumiez culture of empowerment, competition, teaching, learning, recognition, fairness, honesty, and fun
• 2-3 years managing Apparel Designers
• Able to give, receive, and apply constructive criticism
• Ability to present design ideas professionally
• Strong project management and organizational skills with experience in calendar planning and file management
• Excellent technical illustration skills
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Experience with Procreate is a plus
• 5-6 years of experience working with an Apple workstation
• 1-2 years of experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• 3-4 years of experience leading and managing projects while maintaining deadlines
• Experience with branding and the ability to adhere to established brand guidelines
• Remain detail-oriented while working in a fast-paced environment
• A balanced mix of creative and technical know-how
• Current with the fashion industry, trends and brands relevant to the Zumiez brand
• Able to travel domestically and internationally approximately 3-4 weeks each year and it is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a documented need for an accommodation certified by a medical professional or a properly documented need for a religious accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to sit/stand in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods and work on a Mac or PC without limitations. Must be able to distinguish colors and inspect material on the product.

This job description is not all-inclusive and is only intended to describe the general nature of the work. All job responsibilities are considered to be essential job functions. Job responsibilities and job requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The Company reserves the right to modify the job description, as it deems necessary for proper business operations.