Part Time Product Designer (Sports Fashion)

As a Part Time Product Designer at our company, your main responsibilities will include designing innovative and trendsetting apparel for both men and women, creating detailed Tech Packs, and conducting quality assurance on prototypes. You will collaborate seamlessly with production and sourcing teams, ensuring that your creative designs are translated into viable products, all while staying ahead of market trends and consumer preferences.

To qualify for the Part Time Product Designer position, candidates should have proven experience in men's and women's fashion design, with a strong understanding of Tech Packs and BOMs. Proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite is crucial. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are also essential to ensure effective teamwork across different departments.

The Part Time Product Designer role typically involves working between 8 to 20 hours per week. This flexible schedule allows you to balance your work commitments while contributing your creative skills to our innovative fashion projects.

The focus for the Part Time Product Designer will be on contemporary sports fashion, designing stylish apparel that appeals to modern consumers. You will have the opportunity to infuse creativity into clothing for both men and women, staying aligned with the latest trends while maintaining our brand's essence.

Essential technical skills for the Part Time Product Designer position include proficiency in creating Tech Packs and Bill of Materials (BOM), as well as being adept with design software like Adobe Creative Suite. These skills enable you to develop comprehensive designs that can be successfully executed, ensuring they meet aesthetic and functional requirements.

When discussing your design process, start by highlighting how you gather inspiration, research current trends, and sketch initial concepts. Explain how you incorporate feedback from your team and refine your designs, emphasizing the collaborative aspect that is crucial in fashion. Don’t forget to mention how you use Tech Packs to communicate your designs clearly.

When answering this question, provide specific examples from your past experiences where you created Tech Packs. Highlight the elements you included, such as materials specifications, construction details, and any communication with factories. Show how your attention to detail ensured that the final products matched your designs.

Discuss your methods for staying current with fashion trends, such as following industry leaders, attending shows, or subscribing to fashion magazines and blogs. Emphasize the importance of understanding consumer preferences and how this knowledge influences your design decisions.

Provide an example of a specific challenge you faced in the design process, such as meeting tight deadlines or adapting to sudden changes in production. Discuss the strategies you employed to overcome these challenges, showcasing your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Discuss your approach to quality assurance, including how you conduct thorough checks on prototypes and samples. Share your experience resolving design-related issues during production and explain how you ensure that your design integrity is maintained throughout the manufacturing process.

Share a detailed account of a successful project, focusing on your role in its conception, development, and outcome. Highlight key metrics or feedback that underscored the success of the project, emphasizing your impact on its overall success.

When answering, list the specific design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, and explain how you've used these tools in previous projects. Provide examples of tasks such as creating mood boards, detailed sketches, or Tech Packs and how these skills support your design process.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication and establishing common goals when collaborating with cross-functional teams. Discuss past experiences where you successfully worked with production, sourcing, or marketing teams to bring a product from concept to creation.

Reflect on your passion for design and how it enables you to express creativity while solving practical problems. Discuss how bringing a concept to life and seeing it resonate with consumers is particularly rewarding and motivates you to excel in your role.

Show that you have an open mind when it comes to feedback by describing how you actively seek it from peers and superiors. Discuss a time when constructive criticism led you to improve your designs, demonstrating your adaptability and growth mindset.