Accessories Designer

Job Title: Accessories Designer

Location: Manhattan NY 10038

Duration: 3 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $35.00-$39.00/hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is the world's largest intimates specialty retailer offering a wide assortment of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear, swim and athleisure, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.