We are looking for a Freelance Designer-Intimate Apparel, Bras, shapewear and sleepwear for a top fashion company in NYC!
Responsibilities:
- Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
- Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, fit and fabric
- Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization
- Implement processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs
- Deliver product designs with flawless execution; achieving goals with speed, agility and acute attention to detail
- Identify and 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
- Anticipate/solve potential issues and provide conflict resolution
- Manage, inspire and develop junior design talent
- Build/maintain collaborative and effective relationships
- Assess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery
- Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence
Required Qualifications:
- Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance
- Experience with intimates, swim or apparel
- Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines
- Customer service philosophy
- Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach
- Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
- Solid communication and presentation skills
- Understand how to motivate and develop talent
- Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility
- Flexible and creative problem solver
- Personal professionalism and accountability
- Moderate domestic and minimal international travel
- Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment
- Microsoft Office proficiency & Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong presentation skills
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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