Swoon is hiring: Accessory Designer - 82840 in New York

Accessory Designer/Technical Designer | New York City (onsite)

Duration: 1-month contract

Pay Rate: $44/hour + Benefits

Swoon is actively seeking an Accessory Designer to join the team of our client!

You'll be an integral part of the team - helping to develop product with a focus on style, functionality and material execution.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• 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

Why do we love this company?

• Brand Evolution: It expanded from lingerie to a broader range of products, including beauty, fragrances, and sleepwear, while launching sub-brands catering to younger customers.
• The Fashion Show: The brand's fashion show, which began in 1995, became a cultural phenomenon. Featuring supermodels and musical performances, it played a key role in marketing but was discontinued in 2019 as the company began re-evaluating its image.
• Leadership Changes: In 2020, the company underwent significant restructuring, including leadership changes, aiming to modernize its image, focus on inclusivity, and respond to shifting consumer preferences.
• Ownership and Structure: The company was previously part of a larger group that also owned other major retail brands. In 2021, it was spun off into its own publicly traded entity.

What's required?

• 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