Job TitleDESIGNER / MERCHANDISER
Date PostedFeb 13, 2012
Date of AvailabilityFeb 13, 2012
LocationHuntington Beach
Employment TypeFull-Time
Required EducationBachelors Degree in Graphic or Fashion Design
Required Experience
Job Description

The Designer / Merchandiser will be responsible for strategies to promote the Brand through the creation of visual displays and soft goods.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for industry and product research
  • Creating and communication of design presentations
  • Good sense of style and a flair for design
  • Supporting execution and communication of development, sampling and overall strategy for in store merchandising and soft goods in line with Brand vision
  • Knowledgeable with materials, embellishments, technical features, fit and branding
  • Assisting design and sourcing in the development of all soft good products
  • Conceptual product sketching and drawing of technical designs
  • Overseeing embroidery and color process to ensure customer deadline
  • Communicating with sales force on design, merchandising and delivery aspects
  • Following up on production process and communicating with vendors
  • Strong interest and awareness of markets, trends, fabrics, techniques,
    product cycles and golf consumers
  • Understand the Brand’s target markets and appeal to them
  • Be aware of current trends in the market, design, fashion and culture
  • Have good communication skills and work to tight deadlines
  • Be creative, imaginative and energetic
  • Understand market trends and overall strategy that supports the Brand
Job Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in Graphic or Fashion Design or other disciplines associated with the arts. A combination of education and experience a plus
  • Understanding of apparel construction, communicating visually, knowledge of product cycles, flat sketching expertise, hands-on experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photo Shop and Excel, JD Edwards a plus, retail experience a plus