About the Role
We are excited to be adding a seasoned Technical Designer - Woven Tops to the Ariat team who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and has great technical accuracy and expertise. You will be responsible for owning one or more categories, ensuring fit and quality standards are well executed and consistent across all styles.
The Ariat Technical Design team is committed to creating well-fitting, high-quality products for best client experience. You have an extraordinary opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that has a commitment to innovation, quality, integrity, teamwork, and respect.
You’ll Make a Difference By
- Working with accessible and approachable leaders and teams
- Impacting change in a culture that promotes doing it differently and beyond status quo
- Connecting people to the lifestyles and experiences they love
- Developing innovative product that athletes and general consumers are excited about
- Creating and seizing opportunities to lead special project initiatives
About You
- 8+ years of experience in Outerwear & Woven Tops Technical Design Experience
- A deep expertise and understanding of fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics
- A trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic details
- The ability to command a room and lead projects, meetings, fit sessions
- Extensive experience working with factories; full understanding of equipment, garment cutting/sewing/QA/QC process
- Proficiency in computer skills; use of Adobe Illustrator, MS Office Suite; Centric PLM (or similar PLM system), and 2D patternmaking systems (Accumark a plus)
- Exceptional multi-tasker and communicator, extremely detail oriented, and possess exceptional organizational skills
- An energized approach to collaboration and strong influence with partners and vendors
- Are fast acting and adapts to change quickly
- Passion for managing a product lifecycle and meeting deadlines
- Curiosity and zest for improving process and efficiency
About Ariat
Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 per year.
The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Leandro, CA 94577: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Experience:
- Garment construction: 5 years (Preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator: 5 years (Required)
- Fashion design: 8 years (Required)
Work Location: In person