Designer

Job Description

Job Description

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 world's 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 : Designer

Location : Manhattan NY 10038

Duration : 1 Months

Job Type : Contract

Work Type : Hybrid

JOB DESCRIPTION : Your Role :

Your Role :

The Designer will be responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for specific categories / collections.

Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style, color / print, fit and fabric for new / existing product lines.

Researches and interprets fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the product lines / brand.

Demonstrates a passion for the brand, inspires individuals and relies on managerial skills to plan and accomplish goals.

Your Impact :

Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction / business strategy

Deliver product designs with flawless execution; achieving goals with speed, agility and acute attention to detail

Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, fit and fabric

Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization

Recommend resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and conduct ongoing competitor research / trend analysis

Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising, Marketing, and Product Development

Present designs to internal leader / team as well as key cross-functional partners

Execute design sketches / prototypes and provide specifications

Create detailed tech packs, focusing on construction, drapes and finishing techniques to ensure first prototypes come in accurate and in line with brand's expectations.

Update BOMs in Centric and ensure accuracy.

Update linesheets throughout the season, both with sketches and color and ensure all information is accurate by collaborating with cross functional teams (including Color & Print, PD, Graphics teams).

Manage, develop, and inspire junior design talent

Build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships

Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence

Your Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience

4-5+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment

Strong talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling / performance

Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines

Strong understanding and design including fit, construction and fabrics

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite

Experience in Centric a plus

Customer service philosophy

Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach

Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented

Solid communication and presentation skills

Experience and passion to motivate and develop talent

Flexible and creative problem solver

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.