Holly Hunt is looking to design and develop new soft goods products that align with their brand and meet the demands of the luxury market, while also managing the launch process and ensuring timely delivery of products.
Requirements
- Understanding of textile weaving and fabric construction a plus
- Knowledge of wallpaper construction and design a plus
- Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook knowledge preferred
- International product sourcing experience (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of high- end luxury product and client buying experience preferred
- Ability to use design and project management tools
- Familiarity with product development software and systems
Responsibilities
- Provide innovative solutions and creative insights for product design to fit within the HOLLY HUNT soft goods brands, while adhering to the creative direction provided by the SVP/Executive Creative Director.
- Manage new product development through the entire launch process, including managing all launch deliveries and inspections as well as meeting agreed upon milestones and adhering to financial targets.
- Research market trends and innovative materials that align with company image, market demands and trend analysis.
- Assist with preparation of inspiration boards for Softgoods, including color trend analysis and design research.
- Collaborate with Merchandising to ensure the creative spirit of new launches is clearly communicated and carried through all sales assets including showroom displays, road kits and launch mailers and training materials.
- With Development Director, assist with all launch photo shoots by providing styling and design direction; tracking fabrication of assets and monitoring deliveries.
- In collaboration with Softgoods Product Development Director, lead the formation of new relationships with vendors via regular travel, both domestically and internationally.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- 3-5 years’ experience in Softgoods design and development required
- Must be comfortable with both design and project management
- Must be comfortable with multi-tasking, meeting deadlines and working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel up to 20%
