DESIGNER

Slam Jam; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Slam Jam seeks an Apparel Designer to join the ROA design team, crafting high-performance outdoor and sport apparel with a balance of aesthetics, textiles, and ergonomics.

You will drive concepts from idea to production, collaborating with Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Marketing to ensure feasibility, quality, and on-time delivery. Travel as required.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in technical outdoor, sportswear, and performance apparel design.
• Strong expertise in garment construction, pattern making, and textiles.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and PLM systems.
• Willingness to use AI-powered design tools on the team.
• Passion for outdoor activities and mountain culture.
• Strong English communication; travel as needed.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with the Design Team to define seasonal language, color palettes, and product direction.
• Design and develop technical outdoor apparel from concept to production; create sketches, tech packs, and specs.
• Research innovative fabrics, trims, and weather protection technologies; source sustainable materials.
• Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Marketing to ensure feasibility, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Support seasonal collections, collaborations, and SMU projects through the product creation process.
• Participate in prototype reviews, fit sessions, and product validation to improve fit and performance.
• Coordinate technical and performance testing on prototypes and finished products; ensure production standards are met.
• Monitor market trends and technologies to drive continuous product improvement.
• Attend trade shows and supplier meetings to research new materials and manufacturing innovations.
• Maintain accurate product documentation and ensure technical consistency throughout development.

Conoscenze

Technical design

Outdoor apparel

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Product lifecycle

Strumenti

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

PLM systems

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

To reinforce the Design team for ROA brand, we are looking for an APPAREL DESIGNER who will be responsible for the creative development and design of apparel collections.

ROA is an Italian shoe and apparel brand founded in 2015.

Explicitly referencing the latest innovations from the world of technical outdoors-wear, ROA employs crossover, experimental techniques to shape a product that reflects a hybrid attitude towards the landscapes.

ROA takes the sportswear attitude and applies it to outdoors footwear. The brand exalts the values of functionality through the use of avant-garde materials and construction techniques of performance derivation.

Founded in 1989 in Ferrara, Slam Jam is a pioneering company in the streetwear world, internationally recognized for its ability to anticipate trends and support the development of innovative brands. Today, it provides its partners with a full go-to-market service, from strategy to distribution.

We're looking to integrate a Designer with experience in Outdoor and Sport product design to join our ever-evolving creative team.

The role is responsible for designing high-performance garments, integrating aesthetic research, textile innovation, and ergonomic principles. It oversees every stage of the collection, from the initial design concept through style development, working closely with the Product Development team to bring each product through to the final sample.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Design Team to define the seasonal design language, color palettes, and product direction, ensuring alignment with the brand identity and outdoor heritage.
• Design and develop technical outdoor apparel from concept to production, creating sketches, technical drawings, specifications, and tech packs.
• Research and implement innovative fabrics, trims, garment construction techniques, weather protection technologies, and sustainable material solutions.
• Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Product Management, Sourcing, and Marketing to ensure technical feasibility, commercial viability, product quality, and on-time delivery.
• Support the development of seasonal collections, collaborations, and SMU projects throughout the entire product creation process.
• Participate in prototype reviews, fit sessions, and product validation, implementing design and technical improvements to optimize fit, functionality, and performance.
• Coordinate and execute technical and performance testing on prototypes and finished products, validating quality, durability, functionality, and compliance with production standards.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities and drive continuous product improvement.
• Attend trade shows, supplier meetings, and industry events to research new materials, technologies, and manufacturing innovations.
• Maintain accurate product documentation and ensure technical consistency throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills:

• Strong technical design expertise with in-depth knowledge of performance materials, garment construction, and manufacturing processes.
• Creative mindset combined with a strong product-oriented approach.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing design team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Marketing.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven, with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept through production.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in technical outdoor, sportswear, and performance apparel design.
• Strong expertise in technical garment construction, pattern making, advanced textiles, trims, and performance apparel engineering.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft Excel, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• A willingness to embrace and effectively use AI-powered design tools and other cutting-edge technologies used by the design team.
• Strong passion for outdoor sports and mountain culture, with practical understanding of activities such as trail running, hiking, mountaineering, and ski mountaineering.
• Professional working proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Availability to travel when required.