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Designer, Fitness
Kent, WA
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Job Description
Job Title: Designer - Fitness
Job Type: Full Time
FLSA: Exempt
Job #: HQ811
Department / Store: GEAR AND APPAREL
City: Kent
State: Washington
Job Description: At REI, we have a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you—it’s a great environment that balances hard work with time off to play. We’ve been recognized as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work” since the award’s inception and continue to grow and thrive in a challenging marketplace. REI offers an excellent compensation package, flexible benefits, outstanding retirement plan, annual incentive program, and a generous merchandise discount to help you enjoy your free time.
The Apparel Designer is responsible for managing the design process for his/her product category and in partner with all phases of the product development process. This includes product design and presentation, trend research and presentation, market research, and color/fabric/trim development. The Designer must be able to create authentic, world-class product that meet performance expectations and business strategies. This position is a designer of product and concept, and needs to be a self-motivated team player who is forward thinking, conceptual, adaptive and original in approach. He/She must be a user of the product to fully advance the category and understand the technical needs.
Working Relationships:
The Designer must be team-oriented and able to build functional relationships within his/her category team, which includes the Design Manager, Product Line Manager, Developer and Sourcing team. This person will also work closely with other Designers, Product Managers and Materials/Trim Developers and report to the Design Manager.
Qualifications: • College degree in Apparel Design or related field
• 3-5 years design experience, working in the sports or outdoor industry highly preferred
• Experience designing Men’s and Women’s product; performance wear, sportswear, active wear
• Dynamic, influential and team-oriented player who can manage the entire design process and coordinate all development needs
• Strategic thinker who is self-motivated and self-managed to meet deadlines and provide regular updates to supervisor on project status
• Clear and effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with modern manufacturing techniques and overseas working relationships
• Passionate and confident to work cross-functionally to grow and take the business to the next level.
• Outdoor enthusiast
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
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Experience Required
3 plus years
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Last Update
July 24, 2010
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