Assist in the design process for categories as assigned and present design options for review as assigned within the timeframe established by the seasonal calendar Assist in designing into targeted price-points, categories, and silhouettes taking into consideration margin goal requirements Ensure that all design, artwork, prints and materials for sourcing are sent in correct format with all correct information to suppliers Participate and prepare for Exclusive Brands milestone meetings Produce a...
ASSISTANT DESIGNER
REPORTS TO: SR. DESIGNER
STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Summary
Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.
At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.
Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.
The Assistant Designer is responsible for documenting all design work and communicating with factories overseas and domestically. This role will also support development in creating collateral materials such as tech packs, graphics, packaging, and line sheets for all accessory categories of exclusive brand merchandise.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the design process for categories as assigned and present design options for review as assigned within the timeframe established by the seasonal calendar
- Assist in designing into targeted price-points, categories, and silhouettes taking into consideration margin goal requirements
- Ensure that all design, artwork, prints and materials for sourcing are sent in correct format with all correct information to suppliers
- Participate and prepare for Exclusive Brands milestone meetings
- Produce a thorough and complete tech package for every item designed in a timely manner while meeting standards completed by the due date seasonally
- Assist with the creation and management of presentation boards, line sheets, and tech packs including sketch, colorways, construction details, packaging, and complete bill of materials.
- Update/Edit all spec pack content as required for all assigned areas
- Maintain shared web folders of accessible image art, trim standards, and tech packs
- Track production of all proto samples and line freeze samples
- Partner with Sr. Designer to set up and update Work in Progress (WIP) spreadsheet
- Follow current branding guidelines and corporate branding standards
- Take on ownership of individual projects while working on collaborative projects
- Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management
- Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
- Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
- Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
- Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
- Degree or diploma in Design
- Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a product development or design department
- Demonstrate illustrative skills through Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design
- PLM/WebPDM experience
- Must be extremely well organized, work well under pressure and be a strong problem solver
- Self-motivator with good initiative
- Experience meeting multiple deadlines
- Able to establish strong and lasting relationships with vendors and cross functional teams in order to foster an environment of partnership and trust
Competencies
- Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
- Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.