Designer 1, Softgoods Full Time

What You Get to Do:

•  Work closely within the softgoods team to support creativity, innovation, and inspiration within collections and design projects relating to the overarching creative direction
• Brainstorm with the design team to build innovative ideas based on future trends and consumer needs
• Presenting out ideas, concepts, and sketches in conjunction with category direction
• Assist design leaders to ensure seasonal color, trend, material, and graphic alignment are executed within the line according to seasonal guidelines
• Partner with merchandising and development teams to ensure designs meet the business needs & margin targets that support brand goals
• Ensure proper handover of completed tech packs and trim developments to development according to timelines
• Creating and maintaining color roundups and color merch grids throughout the product creation cycle
• Participate in proto reviews and fittings to ensure products are commercially ready and consumer relevant
• Add color to BOMs at various times throughout the season
• Assist in designing special projects throughout the year – from brand collabs to rider-driven projects to special events and milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and specialty teams within Burton to better our consumer understanding and product offering
• Engage with riders at all levels (from pros to weekend warriors) to better connect to the needs of the rider and stay on top of the ever-changing culture within snowboarding
• Continue to learn and grow as a designer under an experienced team of design professionals
• “Have as much fun as possible”

What You’ll Bring to The Team:

• A degree from an art/design-related program, with 2-4 yrs relevant softgoods experience
• Ability to effectively communicate and visually articulate concepts and creative directions
• Ability to work on projects with multiple timelines and remain calm under pressure
• Self-motivator who can work independently as well as collaboratively
• Expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Solid understanding of outdoor and snow industries with a passion for snowboarding

Core Capabilities That Would Help You Succeed in This Role:

• Strong presentation skills (both visually and verbally) to engage audiences
• An eye for trend, both on the streets and on the mountain, and an inherent interest in styling details
• Self-motivator who can work independently as well as collaboratively
• Curious and inspired problem solver
• Ability to give (and take) creative feedback
• Expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Solid understanding of outdoor and snow industries, with a passion for snowboarding

How Your Success Will Be Measured:

• By your ability to work seamlessly within your own team and with cross-functional partners
• Accuracy in answering the merchandising brief
• Development-related deadlines, in particular getting to buy ready timelines

Travel:

• The position requires some domestic and global travel

More Info to Seal the Deal:   

Burton’s benefits package includes health insurance (medical, dental and vision), life insurance (company paid), flex spending, short- and long-term disability insurance (company paid), great parental benefits, 401k plan with company match, and paid time-off. Other perks include a discounted season pass, free lessons, product discounts, free demo equipment, ride days, casual work environment, and many more…

The hiring range for this role is $55,000-$62,000, depending on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, and available budget. Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and does not include any potential bonus and other benefits that we offer. This is an on-site role, based in Burlington, VT and will be required to be on site at Burlington HQ at least 4 days per week. We will offer relocation assistance to move to Vermont to any candidate who is hired.

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