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Location:
Secaucus, New Jersey
Job Summary:
The Associate Designer, Accessories, will play an integral role in the design process from conception to final prototype. Including, but not limited to: Seasonal concepting, 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.
Responsibilities:
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 hand off to appropriate team members and overseas teams on time
Develop strong working relationship with design counterparts to ensure cohesive point 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 collaborate 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 ability to interact with all levels of organization
Strong listening skills and a passion for product