Accessories Designer - Fashion Retail

Title: Designer - Accessories

Location: Manhattan, NY

Duration: 6 Months Contract + Possibility of Extension

Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday to Friday (Onsite)

Note: Those Candidates who can work on W2 basis without any sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
• Develop product with a focus on style, functionality and material execution.
• Deliver product designs with flawless execution; achieving goals with speed, agility and acute attention to detail
• Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications
• Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization
• Confidently present designs to internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners; discuss key trends and market awareness in both digital deck format as well as in person product reviews.
• Implement processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs
• Identify and recommend resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and conduct ongoing competitor research/trend analysis.
• Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising and Product Development; Build/maintain collaborative and effective relationships
• Anticipate/solve potential issues and provide conflict resolution
• Manage, inspire and develop junior design talent
• Assess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery
• Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence

QUALIFICATIONS/CAPABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment
• Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance
• Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach and a customer service philosophy
• Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility
• Highly motivated, passionate, results-oriented
• Displays flexibility and is a creative problem solver
• Solid communication and presentation skills
• Moderate domestic and minimal international travel