Concept Designer

Our Customer is an American worldwide clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands. Their clothes are available in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing.

We are seeking an Concept Designer on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is hybrid in San Francisco, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research global trend insight and markets in order to identify new trends and strategic concept direction each season.
• Work with Concept Senior Director to curate and create trend Big Ideas, theme mood boards & presentations.
• Ability to visualize compelling presentations and mood boards
• Collaborate with Concept & Design team to seasonal Kick Off.
• Develop strong internal cross functional relationships with Design & Merchandising to ensure strategic and purposeful trend direction - provide trend support & guidance as needed.
• Consistently research trend + the marketplace, for inspirations and opportunities in product assortments, trend and storytelling.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment, with the agility to juggle multiple seasons at one time and track deadlines.
• Possess an elevated sense of style, trend, knowledge of womens design and how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter
• Dynamic, team-oriented attitude; positive energy with an ability to take feedback
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions
• Confident presentation skills, capable of influencing an audience – both visually and verbally.
• Well-crafted communication and organizational skills; strong detail orientation, project management and prioritization skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefit Program

Please note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to coming into our offices, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.