SOFTGOODS DESIGNER

Monday-Friday Hours: 7:00 am- 3:30 pm Pay: $32.00-$33.50/hour JOB SUMMARY : The Softgoods Designer is responsible for creating and designing patterns and designs for the development of new products for space suits and other aerospace crew protective equipment. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES : The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required: • Leads the original creation and development of safety and protective clothing and related equipment for space suits and other aerospace crew protective equipment. • Creates and designs patterns for the development of new products. • Originates and develops design concepts with consideration to appearance, design functionality, serviceability, material and methods engineering, application, production costs, methods of production, market characteristics, and customer specifications. • Develops and refines patterns used in the design and fabrication of space suit assemblies and sub-assemblies. • Interfaces with other design staff (engineers, technicians, QA) to develop, evaluate and refine design concepts. • Researches materials and develops material specifications. • Coordinates fabrication, test, and evaluation of prototypes. • Assists with the development and review of engineering and/or production documentation. • Assists with the resolution of production problems necessitating design and/or material changes. • Maintains an awareness of the critical, life-sustaining function of the Company’s safety and protective equipment products and stays abreast of the state of the art involved. • Other duties as assigned by the Softgoods Design Manager. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY : • Employee may work independently, but work is often reviewed by immediate supervisor. • Employee exercises discretion within area of responsibility. • Employee advises others within the organization on matters within area of expertise. • Employee recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : • Assists with supervision of the daily workflow of the department. • Acts as a lead resource for others in the department but does not directly supervise other employees. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES : • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to perform and focus on complex tasks. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings related to softgoods based items. • Ability to design softgoods patterns, grade patterns, and create new designs • Proficient in excel and word • Proficient in Gerber Pattern Design or similar CAD software EDUCATION AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : • Bachelor’s Degree in design, textiles, or related field required • 2 years of experience in softgoods…