Designer I, Global Football Apparel

Warrior Sports, Inc.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports apparel company located in Warrington is seeking an Apparel Designer I to create impactful football apparel, emphasizing consumer insights and innovative design solutions. The role includes responsibilities in creative design, product creation, and collaboration with development teams, offering a hybrid work model and various benefits including medical insurance and flexible hours.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Scheme

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

25 days annual leave

On-site Gym

Employee Discount

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe software suite.
• Strong passion for football and the apparel industry.
• Proven industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Translate consumer needs into viable product propositions.
• Generate creative graphic ideas and design narratives.
• Create technical CAD drawings and schematics for production.

Skills

Adobe software proficiency

3D modeling and rendering tools experience

Strong graphic design skills

Project management skills

Effective presentation skills

Tools

Clo3D

Job description

Designer I, Global Football Apparel

Apply locations Appleton House, Warrington | Full time | Posted 2 Days Ago | Job Requisition ID: R36818

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Job Mission:

The Apparel Designer I will provide creative and tactical design expertise for the apparel category, focusing on In-Line, Market SMU, and Athlete propositions. The role involves contributing to consumer and athlete-first design, storytelling, and creation solutions to deliver an elite football apparel proposition.

Major Accountabilities:

Creative Vision

• Translate football-specific consumer and athlete needs, preferences, and ambitions into a world-class product proposition that is viable and credible in the highest forms of the game.
• Center the consumer experience in category and concept storytelling, emphasizing credible narratives that drive engagement.
• Source a wide range of inspiration and influences to deliver strong, curated creative applications.
• Develop compelling product presentations to articulate and inspire adoption.
• Ensure a consumer-centric approach by translating insights across concept, design, and engineering to inform creative decisions.
• Leverage and interpret Brand DNA, seasonal influences, and category positioning to drive relevant propositions.

Design Creation

• Generate creative graphic ideas and deliver impactful, insight-driven narratives.
• Translate insights into relevant seasonal design stories and graphic executions for apparel, equipment, and accessories.
• Build high-quality, true-to-life 3D garments using CLO 3D based on sketches, tech packs, and fabric properties.
• Create 3D presentations and animations for internal and external partners.
• Develop and refine digital patterns ensuring accurate fit and construction.
• Optimize 3D workflows and contribute to digital asset libraries.
• Stay updated on industry innovations in 3D fashion.

Product Creation

• Create technical CAD drawings and schematics to enable development and vendor realization.
• Ensure seasonal product adjustments are accurate and timely.
• Collaborate with development teams throughout seasonal stages to meet objectives.
• Develop global vendor partnerships to align creative outlooks with category goals.

Content Creation

• Support the creation and publication of collateral at each global touchpoint.
• Use design software to illustrate and communicate product appearance and technologies.
• Craft and publish creative tools to enhance vendor, internal, athlete, and customer engagement.

Requirements for Success:

• Proficiency in Adobe software suite.
• Experience with 3D modeling and rendering tools (Clo3D or similar).
• Strong passion for football and apparel industry.
• Proven industry experience.
• Strong graphic design skills and hand/digital sketching capabilities.
• Project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and awareness.
• Problem-solving attitude.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours
• Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
• 25 days annual leave
• Life Insurance
• On-site Gym
• Employee Discount
• Work from Anywhere for four weeks/year
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal opportunities regardless of age, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, marriage, or gender reassignment. Please inform us if you require support or adjustments.

About Us

Our mission is to aid athletes in their pursuit of excellence, from professional records to everyday health and activity. We blend function and fashion with high-level skills and creativity, committed to success and giving back to communities.