Designer 2, 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
• Partner with 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
• Collaborate with cross-functional and specialty teams within Burton to better our consumer understanding and product offering
• Concept and design for 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 4-6 yrs relevant softgoods experience (outerwear preferred)
• 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

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