VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite including Outlook & Excel, Adobe Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PLM, and Corel
• Proficient in 3D software CLO, Browzwear, or similar 3D design software
• Strong garment construction, balance and fit, and pattern knowledge utilizing stretch and specialty fabrics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and team player
• Must be highly motivated with excellent organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good time management skills with ability to set priorities
• Understand end to end product development process from concept to delivery
• Ability to multi-task and quickly adapt to change.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Technical Design
• Minimum of 3+ years of tech design experience in athletic/fitness apparel or custom apparel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Participate in physical & digital fittings with well-informed fit recommendations to ensure garments follow established fit, construction, and quality standards.
• Collaborating with cross-functional departments to execute design vision and fit intent.
• Partner closely with Design and Product Development to initiate development specifications.
• Creating accurate specifications packages including sketch construction details, base size specifications, and grading.
• Manage tracking and measurement records to achieve development deadlines.
• Responsible for keeping accurate, organized fit notes.
• Execute virtual garment process from development to final fit.
• Build and maintaining 3D block library.

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment