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: Freelance Accessories Designer
Location: Manhattan NY 10038
Duration: 3 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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Create brand-right commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
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Develop product with a focus on style functionality and material execution.
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Deliver product designs with flawless execution; achieving goals with speed agility and acute attention to detail
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Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications
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Adapt designs based on feedback incorporating for finalization
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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.
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Implement processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs
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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 and Product Development; Build/maintain collaborative and effective relationships
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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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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/CAPABILITIES:
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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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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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Proficient in Adobe Illustrator Photoshop and InDesign.
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Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach and a customer service philosophy
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Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility
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Highly motivated passionate results-oriented
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Displays flexibility and is a creative problem solver
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Solid communication and presentation skills
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Moderate domestic and minimal international travel
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.