Technical Designer (Planet Earth)

Technical Designer K2 Sports is seeking a Technical Designer to join the product design and development team, working on the technical design and product development of apparel and accessory textile products, For Planet Earth Clothing and “Multi-Brand” accessories. An emphasis will be placed on snow sports outerwear and actions sports lifestyle sportswear for young men and women. Accessories may include headwear, hand wear, belts, wallets, soft travel bags and backpacks.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Technical development of product specification packages, bill of material specifications, dimensional specifications, and grading specifications in correct and accurate detail. 2. Evaluate all development prototypes, sales sample and production garments for accurate measurements, fabric/color placements, trims placements, fit, and other details. 3. Technical, scale, CAD drawing of products and details using Adobe Illustrator software.

4. Creation and Maintenance of design data and specifications on excel spread sheets. 5. Evaluation and organization of materials and trims considered for use in products. 6. Communication and problem solving with vendors of materials, trims, and cut/sew manufacturing facilities. 7. Evaluation and organization of color lab dips of materials and trims. 8. Preparation of visual communication and presentation media.

9. Shipping filing and general office and product administrative and organizational duties. 10. Work with the following brands Planet Earth clothing, accessories for K2 Ski Snowboard and Skate, Line Skis, Tubbs Snowshoes, Atlas Snowshoes, Madshus Skis, Full Tilt Ski Boots. 11. Working with complex and multiple deadlines. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge of the related product industry. 2. 2 or 4 year degree with an apparel emphasis preferred.

3. Minimum of 2 years work experience in apparel development/design, or industrial design. 4. Must be able to travel. 5. Must have the ability to work on several projects at one time and proficiency meet deadlines. 6. Accomplished in CAD drawing skills with Adobe Illustrator. 7. Competence in Microsoft Excel and Word. 8. Team Player with strong organizational and communication skills. Please submit your resume through Malakye.com Only potential candidates will be contacted.

All resumes will remain confidential. K2 Sports is an Equal Opportunity Employer. K2 Sports is a Division of Jarden Corporation.