Freelance Concept Designer

We are looking for a Freelance Concept Designer – Concept for a top fashion company located in New York, NY! This individual will conduct market research and coordinate with design and merchandising teams to seasonally identify key items, trends and concepts to help evolve and innovate product for the brand.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and compile seasonal conceptual kick off decks for design, merchandising and marketing teams; covering print, color, outfitting, key items and innovations to move product on.
• Lead the research to identify key social media influencers in order to recognize consumer trends and support the brand vision.
• Lead research to help create on trend seasonal color palettes, own the color process from start to finish.
• Own photo research at target customer venues, (malls, campuses, concert events) compile trend deck and present all findings to design and merchant teams.
• Travel and shop the market identifying new trends.
• Manage and own research to compile runway, trade show and trend reports. Present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Participate in concept meetings with senior design staff.
• Attend all milestone meetings, line reviews, pre-season floor sets and financial overviews, providing perspective and insight to creative leadership on product assortments.
• Work closely with designers on translating concept.
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships throughout the organization.
• Be a visionary and think outside the box in order to help innovate product, capture consumer trends and inspire marketing’s vision.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
• 3+ years related experience
• Design Concept experience is a must;
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments; excellent communication and analytic skills.
• Must be detail oriented, extremely organized, and computer literate in Adobe suite; have the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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