TekWissen LLC
TekWissen LLC is hiring: Designer in New York
TekWissen LLC, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is the world's largest intimates specialty retailer offering a wide assortment of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear, swim and athleisure, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care.
Job Title: Designer
Location: Manhattan, NY 10038
Duration: 1 Month
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
- Develop product with a focus on style, functionality and material execution.
- Deliver product designs with flawless execution; achieving goals with speed, agility and acute attention to detail
- Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications
- Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization
- Confidently present designs to internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners; discuss key trends and market awareness in both digital deck format as well as in person product reviews.
- Implement processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs
- 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 and Product Development; Build/maintain collaborative and effective relationships
- Anticipate/solve potential issues and provide conflict resolution
- Manage, inspire and develop junior design talent
- Assess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery
- Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence
QUALIFICATIONS/CAPABILITIES:
- Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment
- Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance
- Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
- Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach and a customer service philosophy
- Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility
- Highly motivated, passionate, results-oriented
- Displays flexibility and is a creative problem solver
- Solid communication and presentation skills
- Moderate domestic and minimal international travel
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.