Jr Concept Designer Trend

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with seasonal concept development and creative direction for product categories

Build cohesive physical and digital mood boards and visual storyboards for internal review

Create clean, presentation-ready layouts for concept decks (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Conduct runway, retail and street-style analysis and synthesize insights into concise trend reports

Monitor trend forecasting platforms and competitive market activity; produce weekly/monthly market intel summaries

Use AI-assisted tools to generate concept imagery, iterate design ideas, and speed visual research; refine outputs in Adobe

Prepare clear, data-backed recommendations linking trends to product and commercial opportunities

Maintain trend libraries, image archives, and seasonal concept documentation

Collaborate with design, sales, and concept teams to ensure concept integrity and feasibility

Support ad-hoc presentations; manage project timelines

Liaise with photographers, stylists, models, and production vendors to ensure creative intent and timelines are met

Position Specifications / Qualifications

1-6 years experience in fashion/trend/concept design, visual merchandising, marketing or related role (internships count)

Degree or coursework in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Creative Production, or related field preferred

Strong layout and presentation skills. InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop a must

Familiarity with AI image tools and workflow integration (e.g., Midjourney, DALL·E, Adobe Firefly or equivalent)

Experience with trend research tools and platforms and comfortable writing concise market intel reports

Strong visual sensibility, organization, and time-management skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to take direction and iterate quickly

Eager to learn, proactive, and detail oriented

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with photo editing and retouching

Exposure to merchandising/assortment planning or retail analytics

Experience creating or managing digital asset libraries

Photoshoot coordination / art direction experience

Benefits

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

401(k)

Employee Assistance

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

and more!

Kellwood is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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