Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Product Designer to join our team of outstanding employees!

*Portfolio must be included on resume

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a candidate who's passionate about fashion apparel & accessory trends, pop culture and streetwear-inspired. The Product Designer brings concepts and ideas to life! Driven by a passion for trend and innovation, they research, ideate and create concepts for licensed accessories. They use visual presentation tools to share their ideas with peers, clients, development partners and customers. By leveraging their influence and product knowledge, they build consensus and bring new and unique styles to the marketplace everyday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define product goals with design management, peers, clients, customers, and manufacturing partners(stakeholders).
• Ideate constantly, bringing relevant concepts to the table. Communicate vision and partner with stakeholders
• Create and manage products within product lifecycle management system (PLM)
• Know the market: continuously study the competitive set and key client retailers (in-store and online). Document and keep detailed research on current customers and competitors.
• Keep pulse of consumer reviews for design solutions and opportunity.
• Stay on top of product, licensed and pop culture trends. Understand timing and integrate into product concepts and designs.
• Address and manage feedback from all stakeholders. Develop design solution which accommodate best intent while maintaining the integrity of the design.
• Develop accurate tech packs, with clear communication on sample expectations.
• Review and comment on all product samples with vendors, updating specs and instructions as needed to met final product expectations.
• Support and assist with presentations as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A developed and versatile portfolio of graphic and product design
• 3+ years of experience in Design/Product development for accessories (Bags / Small Accessories)
• Experience in a product execution through product management software (PLM)
• Creative, trend driven innovator who is customer obsessed
• Excels in highly collaborative environment with different work groups
• Passion for fan culture and pop culture product
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
• Can-do and solution driven mentality, even keeled and upbeat, with an appetite for continued improvement and learning
• Proficient in: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, & In Design. Previous experience with WGSN and Edited a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams and Outlook)
• Versatile and fluent in using MAC and Microsoft products.
• Retail accessories/apparel experience or Entertainment industry experience a plus.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Bachelor’s degree in Design: Visual Communications/Graphic Design, Fashion/Industrial

BUSINESS HOURS

We have a Work from Home flexible schedule. We work 4 days in office and 1 from home. Schedules can vary based on deadlines and projects.

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