Bass Pro Shops
Sr. Designer RedHead Men's Apparel
Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, Missouri, United States, 65801
Apparel Designer
The Apparel Designer collaborates with apparel product development teammates, and merchants to develop apparel product designs for assigned brand product lines or projects. Responsibilities include defining market trend/competitive research, developing concept designs, detail design, color story, graphics, and product specifications to a finished stylized design in a complete tech pack. Essential Functions
Conducts market research to identify new trends, fabrics, and techniques, and seeking design inspiration. Identify opportunities for new products. Analyzes how market trends tie in with brands and consumer preferences; ensuring products are in agreement with the business strategy. Collaborates with team to select seasonal themes, make edits to line, create new concepts, identify/select fabrics, and trims. Presents story, mood, color boards, and inspirational samples to team. Creates production sketches for development packages and develops tech packs as required. Collaborates with technical designer/fit tech and product specialist to ensure tech packs are accurate. All other duties as assigned. Experience/Qualifications
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, or relevant field Years of experience: 5 or more years in apparel design Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
Ability to creatively use color, shape, texture, and construction techniques Ability to hand sketch designs, create story boards, and develop detailed tech packs Excellent design and conceptual skills Proficient use with software programs: Adobe Illustrator, MS Excel, PLM, NedGraphics Adaptability to quickly learn other design tools for development processes and team productivity Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office suite. Ability to multi-task, excellent time management Team player with ability to be flexible to changing business situations Can work-around roadblocks using existing knowledge Product risk assessment skills Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills Proactive on problem solving and resolution oriented Ability to lead through clear and consistent actions Ability to collaborated in a cross functional team environment Accountable to follow through on a task from beginning to end Ability to self-manage/work independently Coaching and mentoring skills for non-technical development team members Sees the strategic goals of the company and can translate this to some aspects of their AOR Takes responsibility for the outcome of projects Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident to present projects in group settings Travel Requirements
5-10% Domestic Physical Requirements
Regular computer work, walking, standing, lifting up to 50lbs, etc. Independent Judgement
Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices. Full Time Benefits Summary: Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Voluntary benefits 401k Retirement Savings Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time Bass Pro Cares Fund And more! Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at
hrcompliance@basspro.com .
The Apparel Designer collaborates with apparel product development teammates, and merchants to develop apparel product designs for assigned brand product lines or projects. Responsibilities include defining market trend/competitive research, developing concept designs, detail design, color story, graphics, and product specifications to a finished stylized design in a complete tech pack. Essential Functions
Conducts market research to identify new trends, fabrics, and techniques, and seeking design inspiration. Identify opportunities for new products. Analyzes how market trends tie in with brands and consumer preferences; ensuring products are in agreement with the business strategy. Collaborates with team to select seasonal themes, make edits to line, create new concepts, identify/select fabrics, and trims. Presents story, mood, color boards, and inspirational samples to team. Creates production sketches for development packages and develops tech packs as required. Collaborates with technical designer/fit tech and product specialist to ensure tech packs are accurate. All other duties as assigned. Experience/Qualifications
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, or relevant field Years of experience: 5 or more years in apparel design Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
Ability to creatively use color, shape, texture, and construction techniques Ability to hand sketch designs, create story boards, and develop detailed tech packs Excellent design and conceptual skills Proficient use with software programs: Adobe Illustrator, MS Excel, PLM, NedGraphics Adaptability to quickly learn other design tools for development processes and team productivity Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office suite. Ability to multi-task, excellent time management Team player with ability to be flexible to changing business situations Can work-around roadblocks using existing knowledge Product risk assessment skills Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills Proactive on problem solving and resolution oriented Ability to lead through clear and consistent actions Ability to collaborated in a cross functional team environment Accountable to follow through on a task from beginning to end Ability to self-manage/work independently Coaching and mentoring skills for non-technical development team members Sees the strategic goals of the company and can translate this to some aspects of their AOR Takes responsibility for the outcome of projects Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident to present projects in group settings Travel Requirements
5-10% Domestic Physical Requirements
Regular computer work, walking, standing, lifting up to 50lbs, etc. Independent Judgement
Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices. Full Time Benefits Summary: Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Voluntary benefits 401k Retirement Savings Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time Bass Pro Cares Fund And more! Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at
hrcompliance@basspro.com .