Company Overview
Bioworld Merchandising is a leading design and distribution company of licensed and private label apparel, headwear & accessories to all retails channels. We collaborate with some of the most widely recognized brand and retail partners in the world. We are seeking skilled candidates who are excited tojoin our amazingteam!
We Believe in Great Brands:Our goal is to translate the brand story into product that is as innovative and distinctive as the brand itself.
Creative Culture:Our multi-disciplinary team brings to our brand partners a unique mix of creative product design paired with merchandising expertise. We prize collaboration and believe innovation comes from a diversity of creative ideas.
We are the Market:Our team believes in full immersion to gain insight into retail markets, contemporary culture and consumer reaction.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Product Designer brings concepts and ideas to life! Driven by a passion for trend and innovation, they research, ideate and create concepts for licensed accessories. They use visual presentation tools to share their ideas with peers, clients, development partners and customers. By leveraging their influence and product knowledge, they build consensus and bring new and unique styles to the marketplace everyday.
This is a fashion product design role, NOT a UX/UI or digital product design position.
Applicants without relevant fashion product design experience or a portfolio will not be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Define product goals with design management, peers, clients, customers, and manufacturing partners(stakeholders).
- Ideate constantly, bringing relevant concepts to the table. Communicate vision and partner with stakeholders
- Create and manage products within product lifecycle management system (PLM)
- Know the market: continuously study the competitive set and key client retailers (in-store and online). Document and keep detailed research on current customers and competitors.
- Keep pulse of consumer reviews for design solutions and opportunity.
- Stay on top of product, licensed and pop culture trends. Understand timing and integrate into product concepts and designs.
- Address and manage feedback from all stakeholders. Develop design solution which accommodate best intent while maintaining the integrity of the design.
- Develop accurate tech packs, with clear communication on sample expectations.
- Review and comment on all product samples with vendors, updating specs and instructions as needed to met final product expectations.
- Support and assist with presentations as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
- A developed and versatile portfolio of graphic and product design
- 3+ years of experience in Design/Product development for accessories/or apparel
- Experience in a product execution through product management software (PLM)
- Creative, trend driven innovator who is customer obsessed
- Excels in highly collaborative environment with different work groups
- Passion for fan culture and pop culture product
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
- Can-do and solution driven mentality, even keeled and upbeat, with an appetite for continued improvement and learning
- Proficient in: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, & In Design.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams and Outlook)
- Versatile and fluent in using MAC and Microsoft products.
- Retail accessories/apparel experience or Entertainment industry experience a plus.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
- Degree in Fashion Design or similar preferred
BUSINESS HOURS
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm, and as needed to meet business goals and objectives. We have a Hybrid flexible schedule. We work 4 days in office and 1 from home once trained. Schedules can vary based on deadlines and projects.
