Accessories Designer

BIOWORLD MERCHANDISING

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading design company in New York is seeking an experienced Accessories Designer to translate trends into innovative designs and manage product lifecycles. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Fashion Design and 3+ years of experience in design for accessories or apparel. Proficiency in design software and strong communication skills are essential. This full-time role offers a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in Design/Product development for accessories or apparel.
Creative, trend-driven innovator who is customer obsessed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Research and translate trends into product designs.
Create and manage products within a product lifecycle management system.
Communicate with factories and the sales team throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Graphic and product design

Product lifecycle management (PLM)

Trend analysis

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Fashion Design or similar

Tools

WGSN

Edited

Job description

About Bioworld Merchandising

Bioworld Merchandising is a leading design and distribution company of licensed and private label apparel, headwear & accessories to all retail channels. We collaborate with some of the most widely recognized brand and retail partners in the world. Employees of Bioworld consider it to be an honor and a privilege to be part of the hottest, most creative, dynamic company in the industry! We are seeking skilled candidates who are excited to join this amazing team!

Our Philosophy

We Believe in Great Brands: Our goal is to translate the brand story into product that is as innovative and distinctive as the brand itself.

Creative Culture: Our multi-disciplinary team brings to our brand partners a unique mix of creative product design paired with merchandising expertise. We prize collaboration and believe innovation comes from a diversity of creative ideas.

We are the Market: Our team believes in full immersion to gain insight into retail markets, contemporary culture and consumer reaction.

Position: Accessories Designer

We are currently seeking Accessories Designer to join our team of outstanding employees!

QUALIFICATIONS

Research, organize, present, and translate trends, graphic, and color inspiration, provide market research as needed
Create and manage products within a product lifecycle management system (PLM).
Interpret and incorporate those trends into seasonal product development
Create and design into seasonal line plans
Merchandise product lines into cohesive stories and sales ready lines
Develop sketches across our Kids private label product categories, with focus on knitted head and hand, cut and sewn head and hand, ski product.
Develop graphics and prints as needed for private brand product, as well as work with Licensed graphics.
Work within PLM system to enter, track, and change styles throughout the product life cycle
Communicate daily with factories throughout product lifecycle
Communicate with Sales team to make sure account needs are being met from Design.
Create tech packs and line sheets
Assess fit and create specs
Work with product master grids detailing color, size, construction, changes, sample sending, etc. throughout a season

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO

A developed and versatile portfolio of graphic and product design
3+ years of experience in Design/Product development for accessories/or apparel
Experience in a product execution through product management software (PLM)
Creative, trend driven innovator who is customer obsessed
Excels in highly collaborative environment with different work groups
Passion for fan culture and pop culture product
Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
Can-do and solution driven mentality, even keeled and upbeat, with an appetite for continued improvement and learning
Proficient in: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, & In Design. Previous experience with WGSN and Edited a plus

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Degree in Fashion Design or similar

BUSINESS HOURS

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm, and as needed to meet business goals and objectives. We have a Hybrid flexible schedule. We work 4 days in office and 1 from home once trained. Schedules can vary based on deadlines and projects.

Seniority level