What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Designer – Softgoods position at WHITESPACE?
About WHITESPACE :
WHITESPACE is a performance snow brand created to inspire people to forge their unique path, transcend boundaries, and write their own story, regardless of sport or discipline.
Inspired by founder Shaun White’s historic career fusing competitive excellence with unique style, our mission is to design products that elevate both technical performance and aesthetic. Our product lines include snowboards, technical and lifestyle apparel, goggles, and accessories across Fall / Winter and Spring / Summer collections.
Established in 2021, the Company is rapidly growing across channels and product lines and is looking for team members excited to work hard, collaborate, and build an enduring snow sports brand rooted in excellence.
Job Description :
As our Lead Designer, you will be responsible for the product design of our softgoods collection of performance outerwear, midlayers, baselayers, non-technical apparel, and accessories. Partnering with our Head of Product, you will lead and be accountable for creating seasonal concepts, delivering tech packs, and the development of material, trim, and fit specs.
With support from cross-functional team members, this role will have direct access and support from all team members to elevate the product through sales, marketing, and operations.
Who we’re looking for :
- Creative mind with an elevated aesthetic and technical expertise; you are able to bring a unique vision to snow sports without compromising on technical features. The vision must reflect the brand ethos and resonate with current market trends.
- Driven self-starter who possesses a “builder’s mentality” with internal drive, high energy, and a can-do mindset – you love having impact, cutting new earth, and winning – and will knock down barriers to make things happen. We’re a start-up, nothing will be handed to you.
- Seasoned apparel designer with experience designing, tech packing, and developing men’s and women’s garments. Snow / technical apparel design will be heavily weighted.
- Proven connector with a deep network of allies across the retail ecosystem – warm and friendly contacts within your network of agents, vendors, and factories. You know the landscape and the players, and have specific expertise in outdoor, snow, and fashion.
- Collaborative partner able to work cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and sales teams.
- Experienced leader able to offer training and guidance for a growing team.
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To Apply :
Please send your resume and a cover letter expressing why you believe you’re a fit for the job to hello@whitespacesnow.com and include “APPLICATION – Designer” in the subject line.
