Job Description
Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Senior Designer to work for our client in the Retail industry. Apply now for consideration!
Contract: W2, March, 2025 – July, 2025
Location: New York, NY 10038 (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $50-55/hour DOE
Brief Summary
The Senior Designer is responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for a mid-to-high volume category/collection. This role involves presenting and delivering brand-right designs that align with the overall concept and business strategy, ensuring consistency in style, color/print, fit, and fabric. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the brand and the ability to inspire and lead others while managing design projects from concept to completion.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain brand right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction and business strategy.
- Design seasonal products focusing on style, fit, and fabric while meeting cost and production goals.
- Adapt designs based on feedback and incorporate necessary changes for finalization.
- Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and product development teams to ensure alignment with brand vision.
- Research fashion trends and conduct competitor analysis to drive innovative design solutions.
- Present designs to leadership and key stakeholders, providing creative direction and justifications.
- Oversee execution of design sketches, prototypes, and specifications.
- Inspire and mentor junior designers to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment.
- Strong creative ability with a keen eye for commercial fashion styling and performance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign), and experience with Centric (a plus).
- Prior experience leading, coaching, and developing talent.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage multiple levels of stakeholders.
- Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.
- Must be able to work in a hybrid schedule in New York City.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.