Job Abstract

Liberated's Women's SMU Designer is responsible for bringing fresh and innovative designs as well as relevant and volume driving concepts on a seasonal basis. The SMU Designer is responsible for conceptualization and creation. Responsible for designing SMU sportswear, swim and graphics based on customer requests. Analyze key market trends, key account business, and identify product segmentation or SMU opportunities to drive incremental revenue and penetration for the brands. Responsible for anal... more detailsyzing trends and develop creative, innovative, market leading designs, within defined merchandising concepts. Graphic and textile print creation Execution on all aspects of the design process from concept to creation, including fit & material selection. Present all seasonal cad presentations, collaborate with Sales on feedback/needs. Inspiration < Creation < Tech < BOM < Fit < Follow up comments. Work with brand merchants to ensure alignment across categories/channels, while capitalizing on key market trends to identify new / brand right opportunities. Have an in-depth knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product, specifically in Sportwear. Ensure products are delivered in time and aligned with the broader product development calendar. Manage time and action calendar for assigned categories to meet all deadlines. Products delivered built in full, on time seasonally, hitting calendar and margin targets. Collaborate with in-line design teams for SMU needs, attend key meetings WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 5 years experience in design. Degree in design or equivalent work experience. Creative, extremely detail oriented, and highly motivated team player. Incredible attention to detail and highly organized. Deadline driven. Flexible, ability to adapt to change. Advanced ability with Mac OS - Advanced ability with Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop. Intermediate ability with Word, Excel, Outlook. Intermediate ability with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)This position requires some on-site hours at our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA; however, some duties can be performed remotely