Product Designer I

Utilizing a full range of product design, identity design, branding, trending and sourcing knowledge, this position concentrates on every aspect of the product, understanding that it is a three-dimensional object with many facets. Attends planning meetings and engages team to clarify directionCollaborates with other designers in the concept development processBrings innovative ideas for design and decoration to the teamExecutes design for assigned projectsApplies brand identity, customer preferences, sales history, market benchmark and trend direction appropriately to meet the unique needs of the customerEnsures quality standards in all deliverablesGives and solicits feedback from other designers in order to continually raise the bar for qualityIs objective and solution driven, working with Lead Designers and Directors to accommodate varying degrees of critique and revisionStays informed of technique and fabric availability at all factoriesHighly organized, maintaining awareness of workload, managing time and changes to project prioritiesMaintains awareness of new and continual changes to design requests, techniques, headwear styles and programsProvides detailed specification for the factory e.g. fabrication, color, technique, shape and referencesResearches the retail market, compiles and analyzes season relevant trendingCommunicates effectively and professionallyAttends daily sample review meetings and identifies opportunities for improvementIs service oriented: reacts immediately to requests that may require quick turnaround in order to meet a deadline or exceed expectationsLooks for opportunities to work quickly and efficiently, yielding both quality and resultsMaintains a file management system for accuracy, consistency and easy accessEnsures that designs comply with internal and external guidelinesParticipates in skill development training in an effort to create value and maximize impactEmploys a project management system to manage assigned projectsResearches and analyzes current trend in the market, requiring occasional local and regional travel Protects Outdoor Cap and its property by securing artwork that is shared outside of the companyGuarantees all designs respect copyright laws and follow intellectual property guidelinesUpholds Outdoor Cap's Mission-Vision-Values and Founder’s Pillars by acting with integrity; working together as a team; treating each other with respect Customer Service {Demonstrates commitment to our customers and represents Outdoor Cap in a professional manner. Bachelor's degree in Design or a combination of education and experience2+ years of design experience preferredWorking knowledge of Adobe CC and Mac OSX 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 productLocal and regional travel up to 10%Required to have close visual acuity to perform computer tasks and operate other office machineryThe person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external customers and must be able to exchange accurate information in a clear manner Ability to move 10-20 lbs.