Jr. Advanced Concepts Designer (Headwear)

The Jr. Advanced Concepts Designer is responsible for supporting our product design processes in accordance with the strategic plans of the Product Development department. The Jr. Advanced Concepts Design team is the creative engine of the New Era brand. This team is consistently in the marketplace and focused on delivering new headwear concepts that engage current and new consumer segments. Jr. Advanced Concepts Designers are consistently executing various basic design and tech pack deliverables for key brand driver products. This position executes all design needs per go-to-market project in accordance with direction from the Advanced Concepts Design Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the design execution of specific projects in relationship to product plans
• Supports the design and development of new product categories, silhouettes, and styles
• Builds prototype tech packs for e-commerce, program, customs, and collaboration headwear projects
• Translates individual designs across silhouettes, teams, colorways, etc. for seasonal programs, official/authentic programs, key account customs, etc.
• Collaborates with Core Design, Product Line Management, Product Operations and Sourcing teams in the design process
• Understands of the licensed sports marketplace and subsequent product categories
• Understands of the lifestyle fashion marketplace and leading brands, trends, and influencers
• Executes custom design sessions with key accounts and special retail partners
• Meets or exceeds timelines associated with merchandising calendars
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates graphic abilities in custom logo and wordmark design
• Collaborates with cross functional teams across product design needs
• Manages change with urgency and persistence
• Proficient in individually managing multiple projects daily while meeting established deadlines
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Represents the brand in all actions and decisions
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel required
• Experience with PLM preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design or Communication Arts preferred; additional experience in lieu of a degree considered
• Two (2) to four (4) years of Product Design experience or equivalent combination or education and experience
• Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry preferred
• Portfolio provided on resume

Travel Requirement

• 0% to 5%; domestic and/or global

New Era Cap, LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in inclusion and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

The salary range for this posted position is $50,500 - $56,500 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.

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