Apparel Designer
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $74,400 - $119,100/yr
- Posted
- yesterday
- Apply on
- rei.jobs
About this role
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Support apparel design work across assigned categories, contributing to research, trend application, concept development, and seasonal product deliverables.
- Create and maintain seasonal design assets including sketches, sketch updates, trend boards, mood boards, color CADs, presentations, and other design tools as needed.
- Assist with the preparation, organization, and management of product samples, design reviews, and meeting materials.
- Maintain accurate and organized digital design files, charts, and documentation; enter and update product design information within the PLM system.
- Follow seasonal calendars, milestone dates, and established design processes to ensure deliverables are completed on time and with accuracy.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Design, Product Strategy, Materials, Development, Merchandising, and Operations to support product execution, identify potential issues, and help deliver design intent throughout the product development process.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of product design experience
- Demonstrated ability to create, express, and apply a compelling design point of view that drives product direction and results.
- Strong understanding of apparel design, market trends, consumer insights, and product development processes.
- Experience creating design sketches, trend boards, mood boards, color CADs, technical packages, and presentation materials.
- Working knowledge of apparel materials, manufacturing processes, garment construction, and performance product requirements.
- Proven ability to manage workflow, prioritize work, and meet deadlines within a product development calendar.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office applications, and PLM systems; familiarity with Figma and FigJam is preferred.
Closing
At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.
Pay Transparency
We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.
REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.
Pay Range
$74,400.00 - $119,100.00 per year