Position Summary:
The Associate Designer, Accessories, will play an integral role in the design process from conception to the final prototype. Including, but not limited to: Seasonal concepts, CAD sketching, Creating and maintaining seasonal assortment boards, Coloring and detailing, and creating/updating sampling specs. This position will maintain effective collaborative relationships and help to maintain the unique look, integrity, and vision of the brand.
Key Accountabilities:
- Execute designs in both soft and hard Accessory categories (ex, Handbags, backpacks, sunglasses, cold weather hats and gloves, socks, belts, hats)
- Create and execute designs with a focus on styling back to the seasonal apparel concepts and trends
- Research new trends seasonally and stay updated on social media to react to viral trends
- Ensure that detail/sampling packages are accurate and complete and share with the appropriate teams/ team members along with overseas teams in a timely manner
- Develop strong working relationships with design counterparts to ensure cohesive points of view
- Communicate effectively with appropriate partners to ensure product execution according to design intent
- Provide input at concept meetings
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in design or related field
- 3+ years of experience in design or related field
Skills and Behaviors
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to understand, interpret, and implement in a collaborative effort the design direction relative to cost, technical guidelines, duty structures, and coordinating back to the apparel and footwear lines
- Proficient in pattern correcting and the ability to communicate these corrections to technicians in factories on-site and via e-mail when off-site
- Strong organization and verbal and written communication skills
- Strong prioritization skills and management of workload
- Must be a team player with the ability to interact with all levels in the organization
- Strong listening skills and a passion for product