Title: Sr. Swim Designer – Women’s
From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Global Swim Designer is responsible for the creation and commercialization of the Global Swim line by season. You will take direction from Global Swim Design management on overall intent of the range across key trends, direction, and seasonal inspiration but with a specific focus on swim. We are looking for a highly motivated, knowledgeable and skilled designer.
- Design from ideation to commercialized product for the entire swim division
- Exceptional ability to apply and perform design skills, including drawing/sketching, use of materials, fit/function
- Work closely with cross functional design teams, to ensure cohesiveness across all categories
- Responsible for initial swim trend research, to determine concepts, color, fabric, silhouette, trim direction needed for swim
- Ability to build seasonal presentations, color stories & deliveries by season
- Participate in seasonal inspiration, line reviews, sales meetings and studio photoshoots
- Preparation/creation of tech packs in PLM, along with provide spec & fit direction
- Good interpretation of domestic & global fashion trends
- Participate in all swim fittings, prototypes, sales samples & PPS
- Monitor fabric, block, and color/print development approvals in partnership with team
- Comprehensive understanding of garment construction and fabrications
- Ability to effectively communicate complex topics and concepts with teammates & suppliers
- Exercise high level of professionalism, critical thinking and communication
- Accustomed to working in a rapidly changing, high growth environment and ability to manage multiple priorities, demands and changes
- Research and provide findings related to market analysis, product trends and competitors
- Knowledge of customer needs and applicable market trends at key price-points
- Awareness of internal rules & regulations that accompany the development and commercialization of products
- Collaborate closely with key partners, merchandising, product development and sales
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a Design position related to swim
- A fashion/art, design or bachelor’s degree is preferable and appreciated
- Extensive attention to detail related to design, development & quality is required
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
- Speak effectively before groups of customers and organization employees
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- PLM experience preferred
- Sense of trend and development in the swim industry
- Strong Adobe Illustrator skills & Photoshop ability
- Strong presentational skills
- Microsoft Excel skills
- Willing to travel domestic and International
- This is a full-time position working from our Costa Mesa location
LIBERATED PERKS:
- Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
- Discounts on Liberated 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
Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $80,000 - $100,000. This position is hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.
