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Job Title
FREELANCE SR. SURFACE DESIGNER
Location
New York, New York
Country
United States
Region
NY Metro
Position type
Freelance/Contract
Category
Apparel
Textiles
Job Function
Design - Graphic / Prints

FREELANCE SR. SURFACE DESIGNER

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