Title: Women’s SMU Designer

At Liberated Brands, we strive to embody the creative spirit of youth culture. Liberated Brands was built on liberation, innovation and experimentation while remaining dedicated to the breakdown of established traditions. We empower our employees to stay “True To This”, which symbolizes our integrity, authenticity and individuality and just the pure joy of riding! 

Liberated Brands wants to share our passion for the action sports industry with you. Our dynamic culture attracts the most creative, passionate individuals. We work hard and play hard in a fun casual work environment located in the beautiful beach city of Costa Mesa. We urge you to come join the ride!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Liberated’s Women’s SMU Designer is responsible for bringing fresh and innovative designs as well as relevant and volume driving concepts on a seasonal basis. The SMU Designer is responsible for conceptualization and creation.

• Responsible for designing SMU sportswear, swim and graphics based on customer requests
• Analyze key market trends, key account business, and identify product segmentation or SMU opportunities to drive incremental revenue and penetration for the brands
• Responsible for analyzing trends and develop creative, innovative, market leading designs, within defined merchandising concepts
• Graphic and textile print creation 
• Execution on all aspects of the design process from concept to creation, including fit & material selection
• Present all seasonal cad presentations, collaborate with Sales on feedback/needs
• Inspiration > Creation > Tech > BOM > Fit > Follow up comments
• Work with brand merchants to ensure alignment across categories/channels, while capitalizing on key market trends to identify new / brand right opportunities
• Have an in-depth knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product, specifically in Sportwear
• Ensure products are delivered in time and aligned with the broader product development calendar
• Manage time and action calendar for assigned categories to meet all deadlines
• Products delivered built in full, on time seasonally, hitting calendar and margin targets
• Collaborate with in-line design teams for SMU needs, attend key meetings 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 5 years experience in design
• Degree in design or equivalent work experience
• Creative, extremely detail oriented, and highly motivated team player
• Incredible attention to detail and highly organized
• Deadline driven
• Flexible, ability to adapt to change

• Advanced ability with Mac OS
• Advanced ability with Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop
• Intermediate ability with Word, Excel, Outlook
• Intermediate ability with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• This position requires some on-site hours at our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA; however, some duties can be performed remotely

LIBERATED PERKS:

• Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
• Discounts on Liberated Merch
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
• 401k, including employer contribution
• Surf and Snow Team Building Days
• Summer Half Day Fridays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $70,000 - $80,000. This position is hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com. #LI-Hybrid