Goorin Bros Fashion Designer San Francisco, CA · Full time

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WHO WE ARE, WHY WE EXIST, & HOW WE OPERATE         

Goorin ® has been an American sportswear brand since 1895. We created our unique take on EveryDay Wear™. We expertly created hats and caps designed to celebrate individuality that millions of customers around the world, outstanding in their fields, wear as part of their personal self-expression. Built to last, Goorin’s high/low brand and creative recipe mixes constant experimentation, fresh innovation, elevated quality touched by hand, and obsessive creativity-always starting with something ordinary and common, giving it something extra to make something unexpected and uncommon. We believe that everyone is mildly remarkable, that life is meant to be more fun, less serious for maximum pleasure. We push the limits with our version of EveryDay Wear™ to create more euphoria which can have massive appeal. When you see our castle, a mark of confidence, you know it’s a Goorin.  

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a Goorin Designer, you will be responsible for concepting, designing, and developing original and innovative EveryDay Wear™, aligned with the seasonal creative direction and created for the Goorin® consumer, including caps, apparel, accessories, and graphics. You will be part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate closely with talented cross-functional partners in Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Brand Marketing.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

·  Own design process from initial inspiration to final prototype, including market and inspirational research, Illustrator flat sketching, tech pack creation and revisions, fit development, and ensuring that the product meets the business needs of the seasonal brief.

·      Own and deliver against all relevant GTM milestones seasonally, including preparation and follow-up for all Product Line Meetings, and developmental milestones.

·      Create professional boards and present seasonal concepts and designs at PLM meetings and during interim workshops.

·      Initiate and update design specs for all products in the Product Lifecycle Management System (Backbone), maintaining accuracy throughout the season.

·      Review proto samples for accuracy, elevating the quality and design integrity from development to approval.

·      Create and execute according to the seasonal direction established by VP of Design and Innovation, ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends while maintaining the brand identity and overall business strategy.

·      Collaborate actively with cross-functional teammates, during workshops and seasonal line reviews, ensuring a cohesive product line is realized.

·      Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners, to ensure alignment of creative ideas and business goals.

·      Partner closely with the product development team, to ensure design specs are accurate and complete, and all raw materials are briefed according to our development deadlines.

·      Domestic and international travel to our manufacturers for seasonal product development.

·      Inspiration travel 2x/year.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

·      3-5 years of work experience at the Designer level, at an industry-leading brand focused on streetwear and/or fashion.

·      On-the-job, proven success delivering market-leading products within a professional design and development process.

·      Experience working on a high-performing, cross-functional team.

·      Strong knowledge and understanding of the Goorin® product and customer, with an ability to make decisions and implement strategy based on new information and evolving trends.

·      Ability to sketch technical “flat” drawings and freehand sketches.

·      Proficient in Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign and Backbone PLM, Excel, and Outlook.

·      Proven success in delivering market-leading products within a professional fashion design and development process.

·      Passionate about individual style.

·      Proactive follow-up and flexible, open-minded attitude, in an environment of ongoing change and time constraints.

·      Exceptional organizational and time management skills. 

·      Able to juggle multiple priorities and possess a sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing tasks.

·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·      Equally effective in working collaboratively and independently.

PAY

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

**This is not a graphic design or industrial design position.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of the employee assigned to the job.

Goorin Bros is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Goorin Bros will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12.