Adecco
Adecco Creative is partnering with one of New York City’s most iconic fashion brands to recruit for a Designer, Soft Accessories role. This position will be contract, a hybrid schedule, and will run for approximately 6 months. Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and have strong construction knowledge. This is an immediate contract start. Relocation is not available.
Title: Designer, Soft Accessories (Cold Weather Knits, Scarves, Belts, Legwear)
Responsibilities
- Be the key interface with the licensee design teams to carryout seasonal design and brand direction
- Uphold design integrity and brand standards throughout the entire development process
- Research seasonal trends and keep up-to-date on market competition
- Support Design Director in creating seasonal trend inspiration presentations
- Responsible for department project management (timeline adherence, ensuring all licensees and product meet key milestones and final calendar dates)
- Manage preparation for design meetings; conduct follow-up
- Collaborate closely with the Art Department; provide Art Department with seasonal artwork needs and oversee to final pass-off to the licensees or factory
- Partner with licensees and merchandising teams throughout the design cycle
- Initiate cross-collaboration with in-house design teams (Handbags, RTW, Jewelry, Shoes, Home) to collect and share design assets and seasonal direction (designs, swatches, hardware) with licensees.
- Manage communication of internal design priorities and changes throughout season (at sketch review, proto review and market sample review) to direct team and the licensees.
- Initiate project requests and oversee to final approval (with art department, hardware, editorial, legal teams)
- Maintain seasonal boards and design libraries, by category.
Experience
- 5+ years Fashion industry experience
- Experience in Accessory and RTW experience preferred
- Experience in high fashion, including market trends, design, and luxe raw materials
- Diverse set of experience across design categories, as well as strong construction knowledge
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and deadline management
- Highly proficient skill within Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop