Design Director, New Concepts (Sportswear)

Design Director, New Concepts (Sportswear) | Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)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. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete. We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential. Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us.Wilson Sportswear is a new division of Wilson Sporting Goods, the number one equipment brand in the sporting goods industry, with a mission to create beautiful, functional, technical and lifestyle apparel for young athletic men and women. The Design Director, New Concepts, will strategically lead our Concept team in their development of sportswear that empowers our customers to live like an athlete. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Responsible for collaborating and executing creative vision and directionResponsible for managing the New Concepts category - including on time delivery of all assets, hitting key deadlines and managing design team.Is a team player, able to work closely with other team members to help manage overall workload for the department in addition to managing their own workloadIs a strong leader and helps mentor and guide other designers on the team. Vision and goal focused.Self-starter and able to ask for help when needed but proactive in finding solves. Solution oriented.Responsible for owning the lifecycle (design and overall aesthetic) from start up until PP stageResponsible for sharing fit intentionResponsible for managing and hitting all deadlines and communicating any issuesAble to communicate clear ideas and know who the customer is through research and shopping. Must be able to analyze market trends and apply to specific categoriesOrganized, amazing with time management and attention to detailAble to function in a fast-paced work environment that is growing and evolving rapidly.Able to lead while also still owning a portion of the collection.Can lead performance-based design team to create solution based collections - solve for the athleteThis role requires a 4 year design focused degree and 12+ years of apparel design experience and 3+ years leading high functioning teams.Other qualifications include:Must have excellent communication and organizational skillsProficient on Mac platformMust be able to work proficiently in Adobe IllustratorPhotoshop and InDesign are a plusKnowledge of PLM systems and how to use themExpert knowledge of apparel design and garment constructionExpert knowledge of performance fabric and trimsProficient in seamless, sweater knits and wash development is a plusExperience with performance apparel is requiredStrong leadership skills and can also take directionMust have strong presentation skillsMust have examples of work and portfolio to be consideredWill report to VP of DesignWill manage DesignersRoll will require a design projectWhat We'll ProvideA reasonable estimate of the pay range is $170,000 - $210,000 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 discounts401(k) with company matchLife insurancePaid maternity/paternity leaveProfessional development opportunitiesVolunteering programsTeam building outingsDiscounts on Wilson and Amer Sports productsSmart casual dress (yes, jeans every day!)Summer hoursCompany-sponsored sports leagues/teamsFun, active company outings around major sports eventsWilson 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.

Created: 2025-12-29