Designer -Cold Weather Accessories

Amiee Lynn Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amiee Lynn Inc. is seeking a collaborative designer for soft accessories based in New York. The role involves owning the design process from concept to production, with a balance of independent work and teamwork in a hybrid setup (3 days in the NY office, 2 days remote).

You will translate trend research into market-ready concepts, create CADs and presentation boards, and collaborate with suppliers and the technical team to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3 yrs experience in soft accessories.
• Experience with Walmart is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge of production techniques and suppliers.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Clear presentation skills with CADS concept boards and mockups.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Support trend research for seasonal decks and projects with updated imagery references.
• Translate trends into concepts for product categories considering price points and geographic factors.
• Create presentations, concept boards, and sales materials; provide regular updates on brands and influencers.
• Maintain color, trims, and material libraries by brand; manage design assets.
• Produce sketches, colorups, and art ideas for each style; develop new opportunities and aesthetic strategies.
• Attend fit meetings with design/technical teams; create mockups for high-communication projects.
• Manage color and trim approvals; coordinate with team and suppliers on critical dates.
• Create CADs for design projects and update final details; participate in pre-production/fit meetings.
• Develop SKU-level designs from conception to sample approval; present to Head Designer for review.
• Create presentation boards.

Skills

Trend research

Concept development

Presentation skills

CAD drawings

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

CAD software

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The ideal candidate is a creative team player will be able to think strategically across different media platforms and own the creation process from inception to production. You must be able to work both independently and collaboratively. This role is based out of our NY office working in the office 3 days a week and 2 days remotely. Please make sure to include your portfolio link or attach when submitting your application.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support trend research for seasonal decks and special projects keeping imagery files updated with trackable references
• Translate trends into concepts that respond to business needs (e.g., price points, geographic considerations) for the relevant product category
• Help generate presentations, ideas and concept boards for sales teams with regular search updates, and information on emerging brands and influencers.
• Support and maintain color, sketches details trim and material library by brand .
• Produce sketches, color ups, art ideas for each style required.
• Work independently to develop new areas or opportunities and create aesthetic strategies to support concepts.
• Work with technical Design team attending fit meetings with attention to final details.
• Provide mockups for projects that need a higher level of communication.
• Manage color and trim approvals, communicate with team and suppliers on critical dates.
• Create CADs for any design projects.
• Update all final design details, attend pre-production/fit meetings with designer and technical teams
• Develop SKU-level designs from conception through revisions to sample approval. Present to Head Designer for review and approval
• Create presentation boards

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 yrs experience in soft accessories
• Experience with Walmart a plus
• Applicant must have strong technical knowledge of production techniques and experience with suppliers.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Clear presentation skills with ability to build concepts, with CADS concept boards, mock ups.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and strict deadlines.
• Proficient in relevant computer programs, essential use of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop