TITLE: Associate Apparel & Accessories Designer
LOCATION: Washington D.C. / Northern Virginia Area (In-Person)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
At Pro Shop, we seek to super-serve golf fandom by blending golf and culture together. Our vision is to engage, empower, and grow the global golf community through innovative storytelling and a curated selection of products and services. We will combine golf media, production and commerce businesses, aiming to be the ultimate destination for golf enthusiasts of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, where they can immerse themselves in the essence of the sport.
About Sugarloaf Social Club: Sugarloaf Social Club began in 2011 as a group chat amongst college roommates and has since evolved into a full-time golf goods and creative agency, working for and collaborating with some of the most beloved names in golf. Sitting at the intersection of nostalgia and whimsy, the brand’s unique perspective encourages camaraderie, exploration and personal enjoyment of the game via imaginative gatherings, a love of story-telling and an ever evolving collection of products.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is a hands-on, in-person design position supporting the development of men’s apparel and accessories (soft and hard lines) from concept to final production. You’ll assist in building out seasonal collections and capsules, communicating with vendors, being a strong, confident counterpart to both our Creative Director and Design Manager, helping ensure every product we release lives up to our brand DNA aka our “special sauce” and adding your special touch to our on site showroom.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Support the Design Manager in creating visually forward graphic designs for seasonal apparel and accessories (graphic t-shirts, headcovers, hats, golf towels, etc…)
- Update tech packs (vector/illustrator forward) and create presentation materials for special projects (digital decks and printed materials)
- Communicate with international and domestic vendors on sampling and production
- Maintain organization across files (adobe creative cloud), our PLM (Asana) and other internal design calendars
- Stay current on trends in menswear, graphic design trends, the evolving golf / lifestyle market and contribute creative input to brainstorms and moodboards (figma)
- Daily communication with the Design Manager on current projects - owning product timelines and working with Logistics Manager on submitting POs, meanwhile updating Asana and the product calendars.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of experience as a graphic designer with applications to apparel and/or accessories or as a product designer in menswear or softgoods.
- BFA in Graphic Design, Textile Design, Fashion Design or a related field
- Proficient in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite is a must - especially in creating and modifying Illustrator vectors)
- Ability to produce design decks and present designed collections
- Familiarity with both domestic and overseas product development processes
- Strong eye for design, detail, and construction
- Highly organized team player and able to wear many hats
- Passion / curiosity for golf is a plus (bonus points if you play, but not required!)
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary and compensation package
- Stock options
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible work hours and remote work options
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a culture of innovation and impact within the Greater DC Area with offices in NY, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and LA as well.
APPLICATIONS
Please send your resume with a design portfolio, and a brief note about why you’d be a great fit for our growing team. *We can not review applications that do not include portfolio work
The salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $80,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Pro Shop is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
