Liberated's Global Senior SMU Designer is responsible for bringing fresh and innovative designs as well as relevant and volume driving concepts on a seasonal basis. The SMU Designer is responsible for the conceptualization and creation of the Prince off court brand between Men's and Women's but also product within our SMU channel for Volcom, that merchandises across all product categories.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Responsible for analyzing trends and develop creative, innovative, market leading designs, within defined merchandising concepts
Design and create products for the Prince Off Court Brand across all divisions along with seasonal SMU's for the Volcom brand
Ability to support graphic and print creation if needed
Create seasonal colour stories and palette for Prince Off Court
Determine seasonal direction and establish Prince Off Court brand DNA and design language
Execute product design in line with revenue and channel plans
Execution on all aspects of the design process from concept to creation, including fit & material selection
Present all seasonal cad presentations, collaborate with Sales on feedback/needs
Inspiration > Creation > Tech > BOM > Fit > Follow up comments
Work with brand merchants to ensure alignment across categories/channels, while capitalizing on key market trends to identify new / brand right opportunities
Have an in-depth knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product, specifically in Sportwear
Ensure products are delivered in time and aligned with the broader product development calendar
Manage time and action calendar for assigned categories to meet all deadlines
Products delivered built in full, on time seasonally, hitting calendar and margin targets
Collaborate with in-line design teams for SMU needs, attend key meetings
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
5+ years experience in design
Degree in design or equivalent work experience
Creative, extremely detail oriented, and highly motivated team player
Incredible attention to detail and highly organized
Deadline driven
Flexible, ability to adapt to change
Advanced ability with Mac OS
Advanced ability with Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop
Intermediate ability with Word, Excel, Outlook
Intermediate ability with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
This position requires full time hours out of our Costa Mesa location.
VOLCOM PERKS:
Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
Discounts on Volcom Merch
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
401k, including employer contribution
Surf and Snow Team Building Days
Summer Half Day Fridays
Paid Time Off
Referral Program
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Volcom Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or customerservice@volcom.com.
