SENIOR APPAREL DESIGNER OUTERWEAR, SPORTSWEAR, MOTORSPORTS
Full-time, in-house
LOCATION: LAGUNA HILLS
Our Orange County based company is an established manufacturing firm that is in the midst of launching a new division. This new division’s focus will be selling technical apparel & sportswear, to the motorcycle, motorsports industries, as well as to mass retailers.
Our team is looking for a first-class, experienced apparel designer with experience in the motorcycle/motorsports industries, with a working portfolio of riding gear, sportswear and accessories etc.. Experience riding and racing motorcycles is definitely an advantage!
THIS IS A FULL TIME, LONG STANDING OFFER, FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.
YOU MUST BE:
Individual must be a responsible (manager-type) designer
Self motivated & Responsible, can manage time and projects wisely
Must be and a team player, and have a positive attitude
Not afraid to roll up their sleeves, multi-task, or be part of the team
You should have degree-level design qualifications, or equivalent experience.
*WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR A GRAPHIC DESIGNER OR A DESIGNER OF TEE SHIRTS ETC.
BACKGROUND & REQUIREMENTS:
AS & BS Degree in Apparel Design
2 to 3 years additional experience in lieu of a degree
Min 5 years experience working with motorcycle and related companies
Exceptional ability to apply and perform design skills, including drawing/sketching,
concept ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation
and layout
Comprehensive understanding of garment construction and textile sciences
Experience in the athletic/apparel industry with proven ability to understand
and incorporate marketing principles and apply to design within set timelines
Demonstrated management capability with ability to self manage timelines
and meet deadlines
Skill with presentation of your designs for layouts and web mock-ups
Aware of market trends and “currentin fashion and powersports industries
YOU WILL BE DESIGNING:
Technical Riding gear (Street/MX/Cruisers)
Pit/Crew shirts and jackets
Gloves, shoes, bags etc
Sportswear (hoodies, jackets etc)
Miscellaneous accessories
FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION - CANDIDATES MUST SUPPLY:
3 professional references
Have a current portfolio, and web samples, or online site.
Resume and salary history.
This position is at a fun youthful company with solid team unity!
This position offers an attractive salary and benefits!
Only local candidates will be considered!
This position is confidential.
Location: Lake Forest
Compensation: DOE
Principals only. Recruiters, please dont contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
