Insomniac Events - Technical Apparel Designer, Formula 1

Live Nation Entertainment•Henderson, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993. Our Technical Apparel Designer oversees creative brand collaborations as well as creating original, visually appealing, and trend-right designs that align with brand identity for a variety of clothing items. This role involves overseeing and collaborating with our freelance design teams, product developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that all graphic elements are aligned with the creative direction, market trends, and customer preferences. The designer must have a strong understanding of fashion and apparel design principles, as well as a strong proficiency in industry-standard design software. This is not a remote position and is in office at least 3-4 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
Must have 8-10 years’ experience in Apparel Design with a major athletic or fashion brand
Must be proficient in Adobe Suite with some Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Outlook.
Must have strong communications skills both verbal and written and must be able to actively and attentively listen
Must be able to think through, evaluate and solve problems logically and efficiently
Must have exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Must conduct all matters and communications in a professional and courteous manner as a representative of the executive and the company
Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

Responsibilities

Execute custom in-house apparel designs for Formula 1
Partner closely with collaborative brands, fashion designers, product developers, and the marketing team to integrate graphics into product lines.
Coordinate with print vendors and manufacturers to ensure high-quality execution of graphic designs on final apparel products.
Conduct research on industry trends, emerging styles, and competitors to ensure designs are fresh, relevant, and competitive in the marketplace.
Stay updated on new techniques, processes, and materials used in apparel design and printing.
Prepare detailed design tech pack specifications, including colorways, graphic placements, and size dimensions, to ensure accurate production of the designs.
Create mock-ups and tech packs to communicate design concepts to manufacturers
Communicate specifications of designs in full detail to product development and technology teams in order to send final designs to vendors or factories
To be in direct contact with vendors and factories to turn over designs and to communicate the research of new design possibilities
Conceptualize and brainstorm ideas with other Insomniac team and F1 members for the various events in racing and festivals
Work with outside designers and artist in a creative direction, capacity, and liaison
Some travel may be required (F1 Races, Factory Visits)
Train and provide support in onboarding team members, clients, vendors and partners when needed
All other projects and initiatives as identified