Insomniac Events - Technical Apparel Designer, Formula 1

Technical Apparel Designer

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.

The Role

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Work Environment

• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event locations
• Must be able to work in open concept office space

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.