POSITION SUMMARY:

Hunt Apparel Designer collaborates with other outdoor-minded product development teammates, and merchants to develop on-trend and functional outdoor pursuit gear for avid sportsmen and women across many regional and species-specific interests.   Responsibilities include defining and identifying hunting and conservation trends/competitive research, developing concept designs, detail design, color story, graphics, and product specifications to a finished stylized design in a complete tech pack. This position is based at our Headquarters (Base Camp) location in Springfield, Missouri.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct market research to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques, and seeking design inspiration centralized around the passion of outdoor pursuits. Identify opportunities for new products Analyze how market trends tie in with brands and consumer preferences; ensuring products are in agreement with the business strategy Collaborate with team to select seasonal themes, make edits to line, create new concepts, identify/select fabrics and trimsPresent story, mood, color boards, and inspirational samples to teamCreate production sketches for development packages and develop tech packs as required. Collaborate with technical designer/fit tech and product specialist to ensure tech pack are accurate.Performs market research to fully understand textile trends and applications for assigned product category, competing brand benchmarks, materials specifications, and required functional performance for assigned material/project development.Collaborates with Development Partners to identify and select materials for designs.ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, or relevant field

Experience: 5 + years’ apparel design experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

An understanding of the passion among sportsmen and sportswomen of North AmericaPersonal experience in the outdoors in pursuit of gameAbility to creatively use color, shape, texture, and construction techniquesAbility to hand sketch designs, create story boards, and develop detailed tech packsExcellent design and conceptual skillsProficient use with software programs: Adobe Illustrator, MS Excel, PLM (Centric 8), NedGraphicsAdaptability to quickly learn other design tools for development processes and team productivityOutstanding communication skills, both written and verbalTime-management skills

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

5-10% Domestic

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regular computer work, walking, standing, lifting up to 50lbs, etc.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT

Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.

Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

MedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountVoluntary benefits401k Retirement SavingsPaid holidaysPaid vacationPaid sick timeBass Pro Cares FundAnd more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.  Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.

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