Summary
Temporary role driving omnichannel product storytelling and trend vision for product groups, partnering with cross functional leaders and product design to create customer facing concepts. Lead and grow a team of concept associates, ensuring creative excellence, consistency, and alignment to seasonal strategies across channels in a hybrid headquarters setting.
Responsibilities
- Establish cross category seasonal concept direction and develop category reports.
- Oversee development of concept reports to ensure accuracy and innovation.
- Represent concepts in meetings and influence partners on concept, color, and print direction.
- Partner with Merchants and Design to prioritize trends and share creative ideas.
- Drive strategy across multiple projects and timelines each season.
- Research marketplace, fashion and retail trends and incorporate insights into product relevance.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Provide leadership through coaching, performance feedback, and development plans.
- Own partnerships with cross functional teams and tailor content to their needs.
Requirements
- 7+ years similar experience in concept, design, or related roles.
- Strong design and conceptual skills with knowledge of textiles and fabric artwork techniques.
- Proficiency in Illustrator and capability in Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft tools, and Miro.
- Experience managing and developing direct reports with demonstrated leadership ability.
- Strong problem solving and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Desire to work collaboratively and build relationships with business partners and team members.
- College degree in Fashion Design, Textiles, or a related field.
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