WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This is an individual contributor opportunity reporting to the Color Design Senior Manager and involves directly working with Apparel design counterparts, Product Management and Development teams.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Lead designer will be responsible for creating seasonal color design and direction for Basketball apparel covering signature, branded and licensed. The designer will be an active and energetic participant in the creative process with excellent cross-functional communication skills, presenting design concepts to internal and external partners. The Lead designer will be a versatile creative problem solver who excels under tight deadlines, has strong understanding of emerging design and fashion trends with extensive knowledge of apparel applications, color theory and textiles.

Education

-BA/BFA/MA/MFA preferred in graphic design, fashion design, industrial design, apparel design, material design, textile design or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

Experience:

• Preferred design experience: 6+ years

• Comprehensive knowledge of current and emerging design and fashion trends 

• Foundational understanding of apparel construction, schematic development and tech pack creation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines at once.

• Ability to translate consumer insights into thoughtful narratives and graphic storytelling.

• Strong visual and verbal presentation skills; able to effectively show and communicate design intent to internal and external audiences.

• Professional level experience using Illustrator & Photoshop; Miro, CLO, Vizcom

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.