Adecco
Adecco Creative is partnering with an iconic NYC fashion house to recruit for a Sr. Designer, Apparel role. This position will be ongoing contract and PART-TIME hours. Candidates should have strong RTW experience within a luxury environment.
Responsibilities:
- Be the key interface with the licensee design teams to carryout seasonal design and brand direction – will be working on sleepwear, swimwear, and outerwear
- 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 (calendar creation, timeline adherence, ensuring all licensees and product meet key milestones and final calendar dates)
- Manage preparation for design meetings; conduct follow-up independently
- 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.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience in RTW design, Color, Print and Graphic design 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