Adecco Creative and Marketing is searching for an Associate Designer for a large women's retailer in NYC.
- Hybrid - 3 days on-site
- Up to $30/hr - weekly pay
- Could convert to perm for the right fit
The Design Development Associate serves as a bridge between design, merchandising, and product development teams, supporting in seasonal initiatives. This role ensures that the aesthetic vision, including design, color, prints, and trims, is effectively translated into production-ready standards while maintaining product integrity and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Sr. Manager/Director on seasonal fashion direction and trends.
- Create and present seasonal trend analyses and boards.
- Source market inspiration for new developments.
- Assist in establishing seasonal color palettes and final color cards.
- Work with the Sr. Manager to develop cohesive prints for the collection.
- Coordinate with external studios on print development and styling.
- Maintain and update color palettes, communicating changes to teams.
- Research and order color standards from the market.
- Manage print development packages and design trims for assigned styles.
- Communicate with vendors on trim development and pricing.
- Ensure timely approvals for trims, strike-offs, and other design elements.
- Maintain style sheets with necessary design information and adhere to PLC deadlines.
- Organize and maintain print archives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, with 3+ years of experience.
- Experience with prints and color matching.
- Strong design aesthetic and ability to create production-ready standards.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Ability to sketch by hand or digitally.
- Strong team collaboration skills.
