Apparel Designer
Multimedia / Design / New Media
Designer
Christchurch Support Office
Permanent / Full Time
29 Jul 2024
We are BCorp certified- Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do
Great benefits including paid parental leave and clothing allowance
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor lifestyle brand whose journey began in Aotearoa New Zealand over thirty years ago, born out of the passion for the outdoors.
We're on a mission to improve the wellbeing of the world by getting more people outdoors, because nature has a positive transformative effect on us all.
It makes us more happy, open, free and fun. And that's why we're all about creating the best sustainably made outdoor gear - to get people to experience nature's benefits more often.
We've been out there for over 30 years living our best lives. Now you can too. Join us on our mission to improve the wellbeing of the world through the great outdoors.
A little bit about the role
We are looking for a Apparel Designer to join our team at our Support Office in Christchurch, the home of our brand. The Apparel Designer will work within the Kathmandu design team and with the Head of Design to create brand relevant, market right, sustainable Apparel for Kathmandu .
The role is Full Time and day to day responsibilities include;
Research, design and develop apparel range requirements on a seasonal and promotional basis in conjunction with the wider product design teams.
Design products and ranges that are developed in harmony with Kathmandu's direction and brand vision; that reflect the needs of Kathmandu's core customer groups utilising market research, concepts, prototypes, consumer insights and field testing.
Be part of the evolution of Kathmandu's Outdoor Active range segmentation helping to bring consumer centric design solutions to life.
Partner with wider design team to ensure Kathmandu Apparel ranges use of colour, trims and graphics drive desirability and are seasonally and category relevant.
Work collaboratively alongside cross-functional product team throughout product development process, from design concept to final product
What we are looking for
Proficient in Adobe Illustraton and Microsoft Office products
BA in Apparel Design / Fashion Design sportswear / outerwear technical outerwear construction preferred
Experience in the design and development of apparel products, including technical specifications.
Familiar with PLM systems
Strong anaytical and communication skills, including the ability to create presentation content and run effective meetings.
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Have a clear understanding of consumer needs and competition within different market spaces.
Experience in designing Outdoor Active, and technical sportswear to become part of a growing area of the Product team and brand
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