Senior Designer, Teva Advanced Concepts & AHNU

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Job Title: Senior Designer, Teva Advanced Concepts & AHNU

Reports to:  Director, Design - Emerging Brands

Location: Portland, OR, or Goleta, CA. (Office Hybrid)

The Role

The Teva Advanced Concepts & Ahnu Senior Designer is a passionate member of the Emerging Brands’ Design team with the creative ability to assist in the design of innovative products true to the two brands’ DNA. Our Senior Designer will support the design process in a collaborative work environment, assisting in the translation of briefs and knowledge of market trends into globally relevant, innovative, commercial designs. The Senior Designer will implement designs that capture new markets, increase consumer demand, and deliver on the design assignments in a timely manner.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Work on advanced concepts that fall outside of the normal inline calendar.
• Closely collaborate with the innovation team and advanced concepts teams to come up with innovative new products.
• Apply market research, trend insight, and knowledge to interpret business briefs from the product team to select materials, and actively create and present new innovative concepts.
• Develop and create illustrations and technical drawings for new design concepts and digital renderings of materializations in Photoshop and Illustrator, detailing concept, materials, and development specifications based on Teva brand design guidelines.
• Manage and drive multiple design projects from conceptualization to finished product adhering to calendar deadlines while completing digital template guidelines.
• Review prototypes in a timely manner and update tech packs to reflect agreed upon changes and modifications.
• Collaborate with the development team to design products within specific pricing goals.
• Create and manage timely execution of tech/design packages ensuring all levels of detail are accurate.
• Collaborate and clearly communicate with Product and design team to ensure design objectives are reflected in the creation and execution of the product.
• Prepare and present design projects, clearly communicating design vision.
• Collaborate with and support peers to ensure the season runs smoothly.
• Proactively anticipate how to manage design deadlines in order to meet Critical Path (CP) dates.
• International travel as required. Attendance at tradeshows and events may also be required as directed.
• Mentor and assist other team members on the design team.
• Implement 3D design into the design calendar. Work with 3D and development teams to ensure accurate portrayal and delivery of 3D assets.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years related footwear design experience.
• Experience creating technical drawings especially working on Tech Packs and Blueprints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, MAC OS, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop, Romans CAD, and other 3D rendering/prototyping software.
• Ability to effectively prepare and present information in a visually compelling way; Ability to articulate creative concepts to a broad audience.
• Knowledge in current trends and the ability to interpret trends.
• Highly motivated team player and self-starter.
• Ability to translate and communicate visual concepts into clear, compelling presentations.
• Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working effectively in complex global organizations.
• Good project management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, deadline and process driven; excepti