Outdoor Cap Company, Inc.
Product Designer I
Outdoor Cap Company, Inc., Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States, 72714
Outdoor Cap has been servicing the needs of the headwear industry for 47 years and is one of the world's largest companies focused on business-to-business sourcing and manufacturing headwear. With customers in retail, team sports, golf, promotional products and more, working at Outdoor Cap is an opportunity to be part of a growing business building amazing products for some of the world's greatest brands and companies.
The
Product Designer I
is responsible for working with a team of designers that share the common goal of creating original, innovative designs using Adobe CC. Involvement is in every phase of the product design process, including brainstorming, concept development, design execution and critique. Utilizing a full range of product design, identity design, branding, trending and sourcing knowledge, this position concentrates on every aspect of the product, understanding that it is a three-dimensional object with many facets.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesAttends planning meetings and engages team to clarify directionCollaborates with other designers in the concept development processBrings innovative ideas for design and decoration to the teamExecutes design for assigned projectsApplies brand identity, customer preferences, sales history, market benchmark and trend direction appropriately to meet the unique needs of the customerEnsures quality standards in all deliverablesGives and solicits feedback from other designers in order to continually raise the bar for qualityIs objective and solution driven, working with Lead Designers and Directors to accommodate varying degrees of critique and revisionStays informed of technique and fabric availability at all factoriesHighly organized, maintaining awareness of workload, managing time and changes to project prioritiesMaintains awareness of new and continual changes to design requests, techniques, headwear styles and programsProvides detailed specification for the factory e.g. fabrication, color, technique, shape and referencesResearches the retail market, compiles and analyzes season relevant trendingCommunicates effectively and professionallyAttends daily sample review meetings and identifies opportunities for improvementIs service oriented: reacts immediately to requests that may require quick turnaround in order to meet a deadline or exceed expectationsLooks for opportunities to work quickly and efficiently, yielding both quality and resultsMaintains a file management system for accuracy, consistency and easy accessEnsures that designs comply with internal and external guidelinesParticipates in skill development training in an effort to create value and maximize impactEmploys a project management system to manage assigned projectsResearches and analyzes current trend in the market, requiring occasional local and regional travelProtects Outdoor Cap and its property by securing artwork that is shared outside of the companyGuarantees all designs respect copyright laws and follow intellectual property guidelinesUpholds Outdoor Cap's Mission-Vision-Values and Founder's Pillars by acting with integrity; working together as a team; treating each other with respect
Skills & CompetenciesTeamwork and Collaboration {Demonstrates commitment to team members and engages in collaborative, detail-oriented communication across all departments. Effectively sets priorities and manages timelines in order to get work done. Shows respect, builds trust and exhibits flexibility to change.}Design Acumen {Maintains awareness and understanding of the marketplace and industry trends. Creative and critical thinking driven by knowledge of principles of design: layout, typography, color, balance, composition and design trends. Fast and efficient learner with desire to further develop through training to expand technical proficiency, creative thinking and an increased working knowledge of headwear design.}Customer Service {Demonstrates commitment to our customers and represents Outdoor Cap in a professional manner. Provides exceptional service and responds to customer needs with urgency, thoughtfulness and attention to detail.}
Education & QualificationsMinimum Associate's Degree in Graphic Design2+ years of graphic design experience preferredWorking knowledge of Adobe CC and Mac OSX
Physical/Mental RequirementsMust be able to remain in a stationary position (seated) 80% of the day and occasionally reach, bend and move inside the office to access files and productLocal and regional travel up to 10%Required to have close visual acuity to perform computer tasks and operate other office machineryThe person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external customers and must be able to exchange accurate information in a clear mannerAbility to move 10-20 lbs. occasionally throughout dayColor vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Able to hear a telephone ring
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign / reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The
Product Designer I
is responsible for working with a team of designers that share the common goal of creating original, innovative designs using Adobe CC. Involvement is in every phase of the product design process, including brainstorming, concept development, design execution and critique. Utilizing a full range of product design, identity design, branding, trending and sourcing knowledge, this position concentrates on every aspect of the product, understanding that it is a three-dimensional object with many facets.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesAttends planning meetings and engages team to clarify directionCollaborates with other designers in the concept development processBrings innovative ideas for design and decoration to the teamExecutes design for assigned projectsApplies brand identity, customer preferences, sales history, market benchmark and trend direction appropriately to meet the unique needs of the customerEnsures quality standards in all deliverablesGives and solicits feedback from other designers in order to continually raise the bar for qualityIs objective and solution driven, working with Lead Designers and Directors to accommodate varying degrees of critique and revisionStays informed of technique and fabric availability at all factoriesHighly organized, maintaining awareness of workload, managing time and changes to project prioritiesMaintains awareness of new and continual changes to design requests, techniques, headwear styles and programsProvides detailed specification for the factory e.g. fabrication, color, technique, shape and referencesResearches the retail market, compiles and analyzes season relevant trendingCommunicates effectively and professionallyAttends daily sample review meetings and identifies opportunities for improvementIs service oriented: reacts immediately to requests that may require quick turnaround in order to meet a deadline or exceed expectationsLooks for opportunities to work quickly and efficiently, yielding both quality and resultsMaintains a file management system for accuracy, consistency and easy accessEnsures that designs comply with internal and external guidelinesParticipates in skill development training in an effort to create value and maximize impactEmploys a project management system to manage assigned projectsResearches and analyzes current trend in the market, requiring occasional local and regional travelProtects Outdoor Cap and its property by securing artwork that is shared outside of the companyGuarantees all designs respect copyright laws and follow intellectual property guidelinesUpholds Outdoor Cap's Mission-Vision-Values and Founder's Pillars by acting with integrity; working together as a team; treating each other with respect
Skills & CompetenciesTeamwork and Collaboration {Demonstrates commitment to team members and engages in collaborative, detail-oriented communication across all departments. Effectively sets priorities and manages timelines in order to get work done. Shows respect, builds trust and exhibits flexibility to change.}Design Acumen {Maintains awareness and understanding of the marketplace and industry trends. Creative and critical thinking driven by knowledge of principles of design: layout, typography, color, balance, composition and design trends. Fast and efficient learner with desire to further develop through training to expand technical proficiency, creative thinking and an increased working knowledge of headwear design.}Customer Service {Demonstrates commitment to our customers and represents Outdoor Cap in a professional manner. Provides exceptional service and responds to customer needs with urgency, thoughtfulness and attention to detail.}
Education & QualificationsMinimum Associate's Degree in Graphic Design2+ years of graphic design experience preferredWorking knowledge of Adobe CC and Mac OSX
Physical/Mental RequirementsMust be able to remain in a stationary position (seated) 80% of the day and occasionally reach, bend and move inside the office to access files and productLocal and regional travel up to 10%Required to have close visual acuity to perform computer tasks and operate other office machineryThe person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external customers and must be able to exchange accurate information in a clear mannerAbility to move 10-20 lbs. occasionally throughout dayColor vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Able to hear a telephone ring
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign / reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.