Concept Designer

Overview

We are looking for a Concept Designer for one of our retail clients. In this role, you will focus on concepting and creating sustainable products that exceed customers’ expectations. The role sits within the client’s Concept Team where you will focus on creating compelling and strategic seasonal direction for the client. This role is instrumental in establishing the trend-led seasonal direction for Women’s Concept.

Responsibilities
• Research global trend insight and markets to identify new trends and strategic concept direction each season.
• Work with the Concept Senior Director to curate and create trend-big ideas, theme mood boards & presentations.
• Ability to visualize compelling presentations and mood boards
• Collaborate with the Concept & Design team for seasonal Kick Off.
• Develop strong internal cross-functional relationships with Design & Merchandising to ensure strategic and purposeful trend direction – provide trend support & guidance as needed.
• Consistently research trends and the marketplace, for inspirations and opportunities in product assortments, trends, and storytelling.

Qualifications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment, with the agility to juggle multiple seasons at one time and track deadlines.
• Possess an elevated sense of style, trend, knowledge of women’s design and how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter
• Dynamic, team-oriented attitude; positive energy with an ability to take feedback
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions
• Confident presentation skills, capable of influencing an audience – both visually and verbally.
• Well-crafted communication and organizational skills; strong detail orientation, project management, and prioritization skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $44.00 to $50.00 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in a 401k plan with company match.