Product Line Designer - Apparel

Aquent, a global leader in connecting top marketing, creative, and design talent with the world’s biggest brands, is partnering with a prominent company in the athletic and lifestyle apparel industry. This collaboration offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on product lines that inspire athletes and consumers worldwide. Join us in shaping the future of innovative apparel, where your contributions will directly influence product development and market success, working alongside a passionate team dedicated to excellence. Are you ready to redefine what’s possible in performance and lifestyle apparel? Step into a pivotal role where your vision will directly shape the future of offerings that resonate with millions. This is your chance to be instrumental in guiding groundbreaking ideas from concept to market, making a tangible impact by collaborating with diverse teams to bring innovative products to life and directly influencing the offerings that define our brand.

Responsibilities

Drive product line design and development for performance and lifestyle apparel, with a strong emphasis on specific athletic categories; Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring all phases of the product lifecycle are executed efficiently and effectively; Gather and integrate feedback from regional teams into product design and development, ensuring global relevance and consumer satisfaction; Collaborate extensively with cross-functional and regional teams, fostering strong relationships and ensuring seamless communication across all levels of seniority; Contribute to the strategic vision of our apparel offerings, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Product Line Design, specifically with performance apparel products; Experience with lifestyle apparel is also valued, particularly if coupled with a strong passion for specific sports; Experience or deep passion for the athletic industry and culture, particularly within specific sports categories; Demonstrated ability to take a project from start to finish, understanding and navigating the entire product development process; Proven experience in gathering and implementing feedback from various stakeholders into design and product changes; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

A self-starter mentality with the ability to hit the ground running, take initiative, and adapt to fluid and ambiguous environments; Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional and regional teams, and communicate across all levels of seniority; Previous experience within the athletic or apparel industry is highly preferred.

Benefits

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans; Paid sick leave; Retirement plans with a match; Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium