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Overview At Smartwool, we are a team of outdoor enthusiasts committed to transparency, sustainability, and getting outside. We aim to create products with Merino wool at their core and to protect wild places while increasing equitable access for everyone who loves the outdoors. If this sounds like a team you would like to be part of, Smartwool might be the place for you. Position: Textile Technical Designer What will you do? A day in the life of a Textile Designer at Smartwool includes collaborating with the Senior Designer on the design, creation, and delivery of brand right print and knit patterns for socks lines that support strategic initiatives. The role uses strong design and artistic skills to identify trends, execute the seasonal design/development process, and create innovative textile designs from conception to production that meet market needs and drive sales. The position owns the execution of SMUs and product collaborations and schedules timely reviews to ensure accuracy and calendar adherence. Responsibilities Research and identify trend directions; pull and review inspiration, design concepts, and create presentation boards for trend/color palette seasonal kick-off. Develop awareness of key accounts and channels of distribution from market insights and trends to ensure concept feasibility. Execute design and development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger category assortments. Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar. Create 3D sketches; conceptualize new and unique patterns/styles and concepts meeting product briefs. Troubleshoot issues with graphs, scale, digitization pattern creation from mills and provide solutions to the Senior Design team. Adapt design style to different nuanced voices within the brand for varying projects. Manage design tech packs of assigned styles from concept through SMS production ensuring BOM quality and accuracy. Collaborate with Product Management and Development teams with openness to feedback to achieve the best result. Work with Senior Designer to design, graph, and develop ideas for performance and lifestyle sock lines within circular knitting guidelines. Generate, update, and recolor seasonal CADs within 3D Shima Seki software as needed. Produce detailed tech packs and follow through development from initial creation to final SMS. Input accurate tech pack information into the ENOVIA system; follow up with development on tech pack creation/revision/review and submit approvals. Assist Senior Designer in organizing samples for meetings and preparing design review documents for distribution to the team. What do you need to succeed? We value diverse skills and experiences. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in textile design or a related field. Education in a related field is helpful but not required if you have the relevant experience. The foundation skills include: High creativity and artistic ability with keen attention to color, texture, and pattern; ability to visualize in three dimensions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and follow up effectively. Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines. Self-driven, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain good work habits. Creativity, technical capability, and merchandising sensibility; ability to sketch. Extensive knowledge of sock construction and technical knit design. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD, and Mac computers. Design/Textile Design degree; knit construction and structure understanding required. Proficiency in 3D design software such as Shima Apex 3. What do we offer you? Smartwool is committed to supporting and growing our people. We offer development opportunities, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). We strive for a diverse and inclusive culture built on respect, connection, and authenticity, with a focus on DEI at the foundation of who we are and what we do. To learn more about Smartwool’s benefits, visit MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF.” To learn about Smartwool’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to EEO and legal notices At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected basis. If you require accommodation for a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law. Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, VF will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records where required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smartwool

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