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We are searching for a commercial and operative Lead Designer on apparel in Sweet Protection. Our Dream candidate has experience from technical apparel design, has a proven commercial track record and is a passionate designer with abilities to lead our team and lift the brand to an enhanced level.
Sweet Protection blends industry leading innovation with the finest craftsmanship available to create the safest and most advanced helmets, protective gear and apparel.
Main taks and responsibilities:
- Responsible for the brand collection in relation to market trends, price and new developments.
- Prepare category strategies in cooperation with marketing and sales
- Lead, Plan and Execute through the design team; design and product development of complete apparel line (Ski & Snowboard, Mountain bike and White Water) according to brand strategy.
- Safeguard the brand product quality and product identity
- Create seasonal line plan and safeguard on delivery according to brand strategy.
- Develop seasonal color stories according to Brand guidelines and commercial trend forecasts
- Ensure that each product have complete tech packs for hand over to development and production
- Price targeting through fabric sourcing, fabric consumption, trim cost and construction
- Develop patterns and mock ups for technical products to ensure product fit and performance
- Lead selected innovation projects for each season
Key qualifications:
- Relevant formal education (can be compensated with relevant experience)
- Experience from comparable positions in an advantage
- Expert knowledge in current trends for selected areas, commercial both in terms of technical requirements and fashion trends
- Commercial oriented and category management at high level
- Expert knowledge in design and construction of technical clothing:
- insight into established industry standards of technical clothing and the competitive landscape.
- fabric knowledge, especially in waterproof/breathable fabrics
- manufacturing process knowledge, preferably within the manufacturing of GORE-TEX garments
-proficient in pattern development and technical construction and requirement - Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator/InDesign and pattern development programs
- Expert knowledge in color development
Personally you are able to work independently on your tasks, delegate tasks and lead the design team towards clear goals. You are passionate about quality, finishing and workmanship.
We can offer an inspiring work environment with dedicated co-workers passionate about the brand. Active Brands is a workplace with lots of activity, pride in who we are and what we deliver. There are good opportunities to learn and develop internally in the brand and across the organization.
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For more information please contact Gro Heitmann, +47 21 52 64 36 or Tommy Svendsen, +47 21 52 64 35. We look forward to receive your application and CV.