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Assistant Designer, Men's Sportswear | Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn't something you do, it's who you are. It's a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference -and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

We are currently seeking an entry-level Assistant Designer who will be responsible for the design process from initial concept to production for apparel in Men's Sportswear.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for assisting the men's design team and Design Director
• Ability to be extremely organized in design operations and development tasks
• Pull conceptual imagery, product research, and design inspiration seasonally that supports the creative vision and maintains brand filters
• Responsible for maintaining and assisting the design team in all sketches, detail pages, BOMs, and tech packs
• Responsible for maintaining VLPs (Visual Line Plan) and capturing changes throughout entire development lifecycle
• Responsible for PLM usage
• Cross-functional collaboration and clear communication, such as reviewing and approving strike-offs, communicating fabric and trim updates, discuss construction and fit solutions with tech design and product development teams, managing calendar and meetings for the men's design team

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design or a related area. We are seeking candidates with >1 to 2 years of experience in design and experience in garment construction, fabric, and prototyping, as well as working collaboratively and keeping organized in a fast-paced team environment. 

Other qualifications include:

• Knowledge of creative product design and product development processes
• Knowledge of BOMs and tech packing
• Must be able to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Work requires continual attention to detail in meeting deadlines
• Able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, Outlook, PLM Systems, Illustrator, Miro / Figma
• Ability to self-manage and hit all design deadlines
• Ability to work closely with other team members and manage overall workload for the design team
• Must be a team player
• Amazing time management and attention to detail
• Able to function and be flexible in an extremely fast-paced work environment that is growing and evolving rapidly

What We'll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $65,000 - $78,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

Los Angeles, like Wilson Sportswear, is at the intersection of sport, fashion, and culture. Join us on this exciting adventure. We offer an open, collaborative, work environment with best-in-class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.