Associate Designer - Concept

Overview
Associate Designer – Concept
General Summary
The Associate Designer supports the Director of Concept & Creative Services as well as the SVP of Design in an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of trend analysis, styling, and storytelling. A multifaceted position, you will work on a variety of projects from trend decks and market research, to styling looks, helping execute showroom visuals, and preparing for design presentations. This creative role will have significant exposure to senior leadership across multiple brands with the ability to bring their own fresh ideas to the table.

Key Responsibilities

Trend analysis using runway shows, forecasting services, social media, etc. filtered through the lens of the Catalyst lifestyle brands

Creating concept decks and visual tools for design & cross-functional teams that present a strong trend, print, and color POV

Online and in person competitor market research

Styling looks for showrooms and presentations

Some administrative tasks as needed such as errands, managing organization of styling closet, unpacking samples, preparing showrooms etc.

Required Skills

Proficient in Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. (After E!ects, Premier, and other video tools are also a plus)

Strong graphic design and layout skills

Strong image curation and styling taste level with ability to filter by brand and end use

A pulse on pop culture and the newest trends in youth and adult fashion markets

Strong organizational, written communication, and verbal presentation skills

Ability to bounce between multiple workflows at the di!erent brands and shift project priorities quickly

Detail oriented with a strong sense of follow through

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