Accessories Designer

Accessories Designer
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, and results-oriented.
• Displays flexibility and is a creative problem solver.
• Solid communication and presentation skills.
• Moderate domestic and minimal international trave