Overview
The Senior Product Designer - Apparel role is a high level apparel position responsible for the full lifecycle of product within the Velocio line.
In-depth process from ideation, materials, prototyping, testing & collaboration with our manufacturing partners to improve existing and innovate on next generation product are the core of this work.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and iterate on styles within the Velocio collection
- Own styles, categories, collections within the Velocio line
- Full lifecycle : Concepting, Design, Materials, Tech pack development, prototyping, testing / fitting, collaboration with PLM on forecasting / costing
- Collaboration with materials suppliers and manufacturing partners to manage development timelines and keep GTM on schedule
- Work collaboratively with marketing, sales & content teams to align with product go-live planning
- Own end to end design & development of SMU, Limited Edition, Collab, Custom projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in apparel / textile design or related field
- 5+ years of design experience in the outdoor apparel industry, preferably high-performance outerwear, cycling or MTB apparel
- Highly creative and iterative approach
- Willingness to own projects and pursue innovation
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Collaborative, Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Deep understanding of trend, function, aesthetic and how product relates to brand
- First-hand Cycling / MTB market experience preferred
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Understanding of targets as they relate to product line
- Understanding of target costing and impact on margin / retail pricing
- Ability to travel internationally to visit suppliers, manufacturing partners
- Ability to travel domestically to meet with Velocio teams
- The salary range is $100,000 + up to 30% (Canadian Dollars) based on skills and experience level. This position is eligible for an annual corporate bonus based on company and individual performance.
30+ days ago