DESIGNER
Slam Jam
To reinforce the Design team for ROA brand, we are looking for a Designer who will be responsible for the creative development and design of apparel collections. ROA is an Italian shoe and apparel brand founded in 2015. Explicitly referencing the latest innovations from the world of technical outdoors-wear, ROA employs crossover, experimental techniques to shape a product that reflects a hybrid attitude towards the landscapes.
ROA takes the sportswear attitude and applies it to outdoors footwear. The brand exalts the values of functionality through the use of avant-garde materials and construction techniques of performance derivation. Founded in 1989 in Ferrara, Slam Jam is a pioneering company in the streetwear world, internationally recognized for its ability to anticipate trends and support the development of innovative brands.
Today, it provides its partners with a full go-to-market service, from strategy to distribution. We're looking to integrate a Designer with experience in Outdoor and Sport product design to join our ever-evolving creative team.
The role is responsible for designing high-performance garments, integrating aesthetic research, textile innovation, and ergonomic principles. It oversees every stage of the collection, from the initial design concept through style development, working closely with the Product Development team to bring each product through to the final sample.
Core Responsibilities:Collaborate with the Design Team to define the seasonal design language, color palettes, and product direction, ensuring alignment with the brand identity and outdoor heritage. Design and develop technical outdoor apparel from concept to production, creating sketches, technical drawings, specifications, and tech packs.
Research and implement innovative fabrics, trims, garment construction techniques, weather protection technologies, and sustainable material solutions. Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Product Management, Sourcing, and Marketing to en