Jr. Designer (Headwear)

New Era Cap, LLC
50500.00 To 56500.00 (USD) Annually
United States, New York, Buffalo
160 Delaware Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 16, 2025
Since 1920, New Era has been hand-crafting the finest headwear and apparel in the world. New Era employees are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand. Every day at New Era is a new experience because we are redefining what it is to be a lifestyle brand. This family-owned business was built on the hard work and dedication of our employees. The creativity, innovation, and passion our teams of people around the globe bring every day have made New Era what it is today. Apply to join New Era's team! Position Summary The Design team is responsible for the headwear design and creative execution of our licensed sports and brand partner initiatives. This team understands all design touch points in the development process and is focused on driving commercial results. The role of Jr. Designer is to is to support our product design processes in accordance with the strategic plans of the Product Development department. Our Jr. Designers are consistently executing various basic design and tech pack deliverables for a wide variety of headwear deliverables. This position executes design needs per go-to-market project in accordance with direction from the Design Director. Responsibilities Assists in the design execution of specific projects in relationship to product plans Supports core design needs, tech pack builds, and graphic executions Builds prototype tech packs for program, custom, and brand partner headwear projects Collaborates with Core Design, Product Line Management, Product Operations and Sourcing teams in the design process Understands the licensed sports marketplace and subsequent product categories Executes custom design sessions with key accounts and special retail partners Meets or exceeds timelines associated with merchandising calendars Keep all sensitive matters confidential Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates graphic abilities in custom logo and wordmark design Collaborates with cross functional teams across product design needs Manages change with urgency and persistence Proficient in individually managing multiple projects daily while meeting established deadlines Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Represents the brand in all actions and decisions Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel required Experience with PLM preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design or Communication Arts preferred; additional experience in lieu of a degree considered One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in of Product Design experience or equivalent combination or education and experience Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry preferred Portfolio provided on resume Travel Requirement 0% to 5%; domestic New Era Cap, LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in inclusion and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. The salary range for this posted position is $50,500 - $56,500 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience. #LI-Onsite #LIOnsite #LI Onsite