Temporary Designer, Outlet

1. Design & Creative Development 

• Key designer in the Outlet Handbag design team: contributing to creative process through all stages of the design process, from concept to pre-production samples, in line with the design calendar. 
• Contribute innovative and creative ideas to elevate the collections, within the aesthetic codes of the Brand, providing newness and building continuity to successes. 
• Develop and maintain impactful inspiration and design development boards, to guide and shape the seasonal design projects. 
• Conduct market and high fashion research, to be informed about current trends and apply them to product design. 
• Sketch, design technical specs for new product silhouettes. Design and handoff in a detailed way - across new shapes and group animations, with robust attention to detail. 
• Develop detailed technical specifications using Adobe Illustrator for accurate tech packs. 
• Create and update seasonal color cards and generate CADs for color options. 
• Develop and maintain Illustrator component libraries. 
• Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation to maximize creative potential. 

2. Collaboration & Communication 

• Collaborate closely with other members of the design team to ensure a cohesive collection. 
• Present projects to Commercial Creative Director, and in cross-functional teams with Development and Merchandising. 
• Adapt and maintain boards for effective communication with cross-functional partners. 
• Respond to business and creative briefs, balancing the creative proposal with the merchandising needs. 
• Reinforce synergies with cross category teams to create a unified collection. 
• Serve as a key participant in all critical product and design team meetings. 
• Communicate technical information to factories for design goals and tech pack clarity and maintain timely communication with them. 

3. Product Management & Quality Assurance 

• Adhere to the given design calendar and project timelines. 
• Review and correct development samples, tracking modifications. 
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, collaborating with PD team. 
• Recognize cost-effective engineering and material optimization opportunities. 
• Organize design files (AI, PDF, tech packs) in the archiving system. 
• Maintain a library of raw materials 

• Bachelor's degree in Art or Fashion or Accessories
• 4-7 years design experience.
• organized and with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in both digital and hand sketching techniques.
• Strong proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent taste level and brand awareness
• Strong sense of color, fashion, product, and trend knowledge
• Exceptional organizational, time management, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Be able to work on multiple projects with different deadlines, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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