Concept Designer

Our client, a well known apparel retail company, is looking for someone to join their team as a Concept Designer. This role is onsite in Manhattan, New York. *This is a 3 month W2 contract*In this role, you will work in an energizing, inclusive, and creative environment focused on concepting and creating sustainable product within Sweaters, Knits & Body that exceeds customers' expectations. You will manage the design process from market research and conception through to product design and final styling for Sweaters, Knits & Body.What You Will Be DoingResearch global markets in order to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, yarns, fabrics, techniques and competitive inspirationDevelop concepts and sketches for product line and advocate for design ideas by presenting to internal leadership and cross functional partnersInfluence strategy for product area, providing recommendations regarding seasonal themes and edits to line, ensuring product meets business and customer needsPartner with Production and Tech Design to create tech packs and communicate vision behind fit and product design, ensuring execution, quality, and desired margin targets are achievedRequired Skills & Experience 4+ years of experience in a similar rolePossess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color and understand how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filterThorough knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color use, knitting & sewing techniques, and trimStrong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft ExcelMotion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabilityvets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Created: 2024-11-09