Position Overview 

The Senior Designer works collaboratively with the Design Director to actively design, create and execute the vision of the brand. The Senior Design has a firm understanding Free People's brand DNA and brings a strong point of view and fresh ideas to the design of wholesale and retail Free People Collection Footwear, while leading, mentoring and inspiring team members and/or direct reports.  

Responsibilities: 

• Recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends in Footwear. 
• Provide insights into Footwear trends and competitive space and translate into innovative and trend forward Footwear Designs across a variety of categories for Free People Collection Footwear retail & wholesale on a seasonal basis.
• Provide strong knowledge of materials, trims, hardware and trends in Footwear. 
• View the collection as a whole and work collaboratively to identify any needs across divisions to balance line accordingly, keeping both creative and business objectives in mind.
• Work with Design Director to merchandise and prepare for all MSRs to show creative vision for collection. 

Qualifications 

• Strong understanding of the Free People customer and competitive space
• Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, trim, hardware and material innovations approximately 9-12 months ahead of season
• Ability to recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends as they relate to the Free People customer
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with partners in Merchandising, Production, and Design
• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes
• Ability to sketch or to communicate design ideas via computer program.
• Ability to clearly communicate to overseas vendors.
• Willing to relocate to Philadelphia, PA  

Education

 Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.

Location

  On-site Philadelphia, PA

Travel

 Some travel may be required.#LI-JA1

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