We are looking for a Freelance Sr. Surface Designer for a top brand in NYC!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy.
• Develop seasonal product with a focus on surface design, graphics, color, print and techniques.
• Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization.
• Implement processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs.
• Deliver product designs with flawless execution; achieving goals with speed, agility and acute attention to detail.
• Meet with print studios and identify brand appropriate prints that help evolve product.
• 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, Graphics, CAD, and Product Development.
• Present designs to internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners.
• Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications.
• Anticipate/solve potential issues and provide conflict resolution.
• Manage, inspire and develop junior design talent.
• Build/maintain collaborative and effective relationships
• Assess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery.
• Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance.
• Demonstrated high ability to work with print and graphics, excellent eye for color.
• Demonstrates high proficiency in print creation and modification.
• Customer service philosophy.
• Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach.
• Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented.
• Solid communication and presentation skil
• Understand how to motivate and develop talent.
• Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility.
• Flexible and creative problem solver.
• Personal professionalism and accountability.
• Moderate domestic and minimal international travel.
• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment.
• Adobe creative suite, ned graphics, and Microsoft Office proficiency