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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

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Newell Brands-Outdoor & Recreation Division: Technical Apparel ( Marmot, ExOfficio)

Description

Newell Brands is a global marketer of Consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, learn, work and play. We are committed to building Consumer and commercial Brands that matter while leveraging the benefits of being One Company: Shared Expertise, Operating Efficiencies, and a Culture of Innovation.

This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of this position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request.

The Designer Apparel drives the aesthetic vision for the assigned category and is accountable for determining style, material, and color directions based on input from the Design Manager, Creative Director of Design, Category Manager(s), Technical Design, Sales/Marketing, and Manufacturing Teams. The candidate stays up to date with fashion trends and consumer needs and supports the integrity of the lines/Brands and the goals of the Company. The position produces design sketches and makes seasonal presentations of product designs. The Designer lifestyle reviews all styles for construction, silhouette, fit and trim details, and approves quality of factory samples.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the execution of design creations, driving execution of designs across multiple categories and Brands, partnering with the Design Manager on creative direction and designing apparel that is appealing and Brand appropriate for the target Consumer.

• Using the product briefs provided by Category Managers the Designer finds solutions to functional and Design problems to achieve the product brief goals. Creates design concepts and sketches that reflect these goals and solutions. Translates ideas into computer (CAD or Illustrator), based on feedback from concept meetings. Work within cost and manufacturing limitations.

• Produces design spec package for each project. Working closely with Technical Designers, review samples and direct revisions as needed throughout the development cycle.

• Accurately assesses the overall competitive market landscape to design Brand appropriate apparel that reflects an understanding of the target Consumer.

• Ensures product design execution is within target costs and margin requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• University or four-year college degree in apparel/fashion design or equivalent experience

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience designing apparel in the outdoor, active wear or sportswear industries

• High degree of proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign using a Mac computer

• Practical knowledge of other functions such as Sourcing, Production, Sales, Marketing and merchandising preferred

• Ability to effectively work with department executives, suppliers, Technical Designers, and manufacturers to identify and develop new product concepts, innovations and construction technologies

• Results orientation while exhibiting great energy and resourcefulness

• Able to manage to deadlines, be flexible with change, drive to timely resolution

Newell Brands and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.

Newell Brands Technical Apparel (NBTA), a division of Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL), is a globally-recognized designer, developer, marketer and retailer of high-performance technical apparel and equipment with a portfolio of brands that includes Marmot® and ExOfficio®.

Embark on your next adventure at Newell Brands Technical Apparel!

The CA base pay range for this position is from $96,300 to $117,700. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.