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TekWissen LLC is hiring: Sr. Designer in New York

TekWissen LLC, New York, NY, United States, 10261

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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: Sr. Designer
Location: Manhattan, NY, 10038
Duration: 4 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Hybrid
JOB DESCRIPTION
Your Role
  • The Sr Designer is responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for a mid-high-volume category/collection.
  • Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style; color/print; fit and fabric for new/existing product lines.
  • Researches and interprets fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the product lines/brand.
  • Demonstrates a passion for the brand; inspires individuals and relies on managerial skills to plan and accomplish goals.
Why You Belong Here
  • At the client, we acknowledge your value.
  • We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business.
  • We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.
  • We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • We place the customer at the heart of everything we do.
  • We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes.
  • We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.
Your Impact
  • Create and maintain 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
  • Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence
  • Implement processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer 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 implement 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
Your Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience
  • 8+ 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 Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience in Centric a plus
  • Prior experience leading, coaching, inspiring, and developing talent
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to multiple levels
  • Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach and effective cross-functional communication
  • Customer service philosophy
  • Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
  • Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility in a rapidly moving culture
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid schedule in our New York City office
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.