Women's Tennis Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Women's Tennis Designer.

Summary:
This position will report into the Tennis Design Director and will work alongside a team who works on branded and athletic apparel for Women's Tennis. This role requires experience developing and managing cross-functional relationships with Athletes, Graphic Designers, Product Management & Merchandising, Material/Trim Development, Technical Development and Sourcing teams. This role requires translating consumer & athlete insights and trend right performance product. The right candidate for this role understands that the best way to predict the future is to create it. This role will not have any direct reports.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training
* 5+ years of relevant work experience in a design environment working with materials, trims, design and fit
* You have an outstanding ability to apply and perform foundational design skills, including drawing/sketching, illustrations across analog and digital platforms; 3D experience is a plus
* You are proficient in Adobe Illustrator, concept ideation, color theory and have strong presentation skills along with the ability to convey your design point of view through a variety of visual tools to both internal and external partners
* You have a comprehensive understanding of materials, fit and performance design
* You have relevant Apparel/Fashion/Design experience through on-job training and strong portfolio representation; Extra consideration will be given to those with a background in sport performance and sport style innovation
* You are a culture-builder who prioritizes team, collaboration and relationships
* You have a passion for apparel design, understanding of collection-based design, can balance strong performance acumen as well as style and are a creative problem-solver
* You are an elite storyteller with a passion for narrative and improving product
* You have strong focus, excellent time-management skills, and prioritization habits
* You ask clarifying questions and can adapt

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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