Senior Apparel Designer — Shape Future Collections

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in consumer products to redefine apparel on incredibly fast timelines. You will shape the aesthetic and functionality of future collections, collaborating with Merchandising, Technical Development, and Design teams to push creative boundaries from concept to market.

Required is a Bachelor’s in design, 10+ years in apparel design, a portfolio of market-ready lines, and a proven ability to translate trends into chassis and products ready for go-to-market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in apparel design with hands-on execution.
• Rapid-to-market projects with ~1-year go-to-market timelines.
• Experience creating apparel chassis from trends to market.
• Portfolio showing a market-ready collection from sketch to final product.
• Ability to think strategically about product relevance and timing.
• Strong knowledge of fashion, design, and lifestyle trends.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Illustrator; comfortable with 3D tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and mentoring of design teammates.

Responsibilities

• Push revolutionary aesthetics in apparel design with cross-functional teams.
• Concept and ideate through target consumer lens, digitally and physically.
• Finalize tech packs in collaboration with Merchandising and Development.
• Work with manufacturing and partners to ensure fidelity to vision.
• Drive innovation in product and brand storytelling.
• Learn new skills and push methods of make.
• Collaborate with color, graphics, and product teams to bring ideas to life.

Skills

Sketching

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

Keynote

PowerPoint

3D design tools

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in consumer products to redefine apparel on incredibly fast timelines. You will shape the aesthetic and functionality of future collections, collaborating with Merchandising, Technical Development, and Design teams to push creative boundaries from concept to market.

Required is a Bachelor’s in design, 10+ years in apparel design, a portfolio of market-ready lines, and a proven ability to translate trends into chassis and products ready for go-to-market.