Concept Designer – Women’s Accessories, Footwear & Sleepwear

• Responsible for delivering brand-informed seasonal concepts with leadership oversight.
• Understands how product design, market analysis and data analytics influence + evolve retail strategies at a brand level.
• Identifies and curates color pallets, trends, print/pattern, fabric and silhouette information for specific brands.
• Works with Sr. Manager of Concept and Concept Director to produce and communicate conceptual stories on a seasonal basis.
• Collaborates with Design Director and partners on the implementation and execution of conceptual ideas.
• Conducts color and trend research to support seasonal product priorities and merchant strategies.
• Reinforces conceptual/trend information as new intel becomes available, always keeping a pulse on fashion publications, social media and the runways.
• Competitively shops the market to understand the landscape, reporting back key findings to CFTs.
• Influences product decisions during the development and assortment phases to ensure relevant, engaging offerings for our customer.
• Has confidence to identify where assortments have strayed away from the original concept and can provide recommendations to course-correct.
• Supports Sr. Manager in fostering partnerships with CFT's and oversees catering content to meet their needs.
• Seasonal travel for research and/or product development.

• Strong design and conceptual skills
• Strong knowledge of textiles, artwork techniques & fabric
• Proficient in Illustrator and capable in Microsoft, Photoshop, InDesign, Miro, etc.
• Positive and passionate with strong problem-solving skills.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with business partners & teammates.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• College degree in Fashion Design, Textiles or a related field.
• 5+ Years relevant experience preferred

Demonstrates strong design and conceptual skills with a deep understanding of textiles, artwork techniques, and fabric. Proficient in industry-standard design tools and capable of conducting market analysis and trend research to inform seasonal product strategies.

• Strong Design Skills
• Textile Knowledge
• Proficient in Illustrator
• Effective Communication Skills
• Collaborative Teamwork

• Conceptual Skills
• Textile Knowledge
• Artwork Techniques
• Fabric Knowledge
• Market Analysis
• Data Analytics
• Trend Research

• Problem-Solving Skills
• Positive Attitude
• Relationship Building

• College Degree in Fashion Design
• Degree in Textiles

• Seasonal Concepts
• Color Pallets
• Print/Pattern
• Silhouette Information
• Fashion Publications
• Runway Trends

• Illustrator
• Microsoft Office
• Photoshop
• In Design
• Miro