SMU DESIGNER/DEVELOPER - BILLABONG WOMENS

Requisition Number: 43782 City: Huntington Beach Department: Product

SMU DESIGNER/DEVELOPER - BILLABONG WOMENS

COMPANY OVERVIEW:Boardriders, Inc., is the world’s leading action sports and lifestyle company that designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories for Boardriders around the world. The Company’s apparel and footwear brands, represent a casual lifestyle for young?minded people who are inspired by a passion for outdoor action sports. The Company’s Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element and VonZipper brands have authentic roots and heritage in surf, snow and skate. With approximately 10,000 team members globally, the Company’s products are sold in more than 110 countries in a wide range of distribution, including surf shops, skate shops, snow shops, its proprietary Boardriders stores and other Company?owned retail stores, select department stores and through various e? commerce channels.
“Boardriders is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer including: Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans”
SUMMARY:Design SMU sportswear, swim and accessories for our wholesale and retail channels, and then follow the styles through the development process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for designing SMU sportswear, swim and accessories based on customer requests
• Analyze key market trends and identify product segmentation or SMU opportunities to drive incremental revenue and penetration for the brand
• See through the development and execution of sportswear, swim and accessory SMU’s
• Collaborate with the Global Merchant and Design Director on conceptualizing, designing and executing special programs
• Ensure technical specification packs are completed accurately and on time
• Manage and adhere to product development calendar
• Complete approvals on color, fabric, trim, art, branding and finishing
• Collaborate with garment technicians to develop and approve the fit and construction
• Have an in-depth knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product
• Ensure product lines / programs are brought to market in a timely and profitable manner
• Manage time and action calendar to meet all deadlines

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:

• 5+ years’ experience designing and developing women’s apparel
• Strong eye for trend, fabric, print and color
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships within a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Ability to work with cross functional partners both within and outside the company
• Ability to identify key marketplace trends and opportunities that are consistent with brand values and design aesthetic
• Experience with product development process / calendar / timelines
• Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
• Experience in garment fit and construction
• Experience in graphic, color, pattern and trim design
• Experience in fabric development
• Capability to independently manage workload
• Experience in PLM Software