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 worlds 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 Title: Designer
Location: Manhattan NY 10038
Duration: 3 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Hybrid
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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Senior level position responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for a mid-high volume category/collection.
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Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style color/print fit and fabric for new/existing product lines.
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Researches and interprets fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the product lines/brand.
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Demonstrates a passion for the brand inspires individuals and relies on managerial skills to plan and accomplish goals.
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Manages work under moderate supervision exercising a moderate degree of scope/decision making.
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Reports to Director level or above and typically leads at the Assistant/Associate level.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Create brand-right commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy.
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Develop seasonal product with a focus on style fit and fabric.
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Adapt designs based on feedback incorporating for finalization.
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Implement processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs.
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Deliver product designs with flawless execution achieving goals with speed agility and acute attention to detail.
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Identify and recommend resources in sourcing new ideas both internally and externally and conduct ongoing competitor research/trend analysis.
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Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising Marketing and Product Development.
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Present designs to internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners.
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Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications.
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Anticipate/solve potential issues and provide conflict resolution.
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Manage inspire and develop junior design talent.
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Build/maintain collaborative and effective relationships
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Assess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery.
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Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance.
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Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines.
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Customer service philosophy.
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Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach.
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Highly motivated passionate and results oriented.
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Solid communication and presentation skills.
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Understand how to motivate and develop talent.
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Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility.
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Flexible and creative problem solver.
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Personal professionalism and accountability.
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Moderate domestic and minimal international travel.
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Bachelors degree in Design or equivalent experience.
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5 years of design experience in a comparable retail environment.
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Microsoft Office proficiency.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.