Accessories Designer

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking an Accessories Designer to work for our client in the retail industry. Apply now for consideration!

Contract: 3 months

Location: New York, NY (HYBRID)

Pay Range: 40-44/hr depending on experience

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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment, accessories design required.
• 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
• Moderate domestic and minimal international travel

Russell Tobin / Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.