Concept Designer Job Description
Concept Designer Duties & Responsibilities
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Concept Designer Qualifications
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Education for Concept Designer
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Employers hiring for the concept designer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Design, Architecture, Fashion Design, Education, Art, Industrial Design, Fashion, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design
Skills for Concept Designer
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Concept Designer Examples
Concept Designer Job Description
- Work with concept team and product designers to create inspirational conceptual presentations
- Assist with preparation for all Design Meetings, & Showroom Openings
- Assist in seasonal research of current market trends, vintage protos, tear sheets, fabric swatches and overall inspiration
- Maintain cleanliness and sense of order in design work room(s)
- Prep and manage upkeep of all Design Boards
- Photograph all rig concept protos and photocopy/photoshop all applicable tear sheets for Design Boards
- Help with coordinating of moving of necessary items for concept rooms (props, furniture etc)
- Helps Develop upcoming seasonal concepts that include research on key silhouettes, fashion items, stories, fabrics, colors, prints, trim
- Trend Identification and Research in areas of housewares, technology and fashion
- Keep abreast of customer identity and interests relating to the social and cultural
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask in fast paced environment
- Excellent communication skills to effectively work in a team environment
- Proficient computer skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, knowledge of Web Pdm a plus
- Internship in the apparel or textile industry is preferred, but not required
- An extremely strong knowledge of trends and the ability to translate marketplace and trend trajectories for the Anthropologie customer
- Must have a unique creative perspective applicable to future fashion trends as they relate to the Anthropologie customer
Concept Designer Job Description
- Identify, create, curate and communicate Home Concept stories and color palettes through presentation and both written and image-based documents
- Identify trends in Home product photography and marketing
- Project planning , time management and self-management of an independent, flexible work process
- Oversee and organize image folders and digital files to ensure timely data input and output
- Manage the Concept sample organization and archive
- Collaborate and communicate with peers in Womens and Mens Concept and Design
- Execute plans to expedite the initiatives relating to customer, trend, concept, and design research including scheduling and logistics
- Research and share current trends, colors, styles and design technologies via shopping trips, studio visits, and online research
- Creating other concept projects
- Seek all inspirational tear sheets to drive concepts silhouette designs
- A unique creative perspective on trends in the marketplace and how they relate to the Urban Outfitters customer, with the ability to apply those trends to Home Merchandising and Design
- Must be motivating in presentation and communication style
- Must be enthusiastic about art, design and style
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Visual Merchandiser, Stylist, Designer or Buyer
- Focus or strong interest in Home products, design, styling or retailing required
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Design, Merchandising, Fashion Communications or similar discipline
Concept Designer Job Description
- You plan, organize and draw the windows decoration according with the Brand strategy
- You are responsible for al technical draws related with windows decoration and inside store decoration and POS material
- You will propose image upgrades and search for optimal materials for a better image and implementation level
- You will help in building the set up guidelines togheter with the Pilot Store Coordinators
- You will suggest changes in your work thinking constant improvement and company values
- As directed by the appropriate lead, will create compelling conceptual art, illustration and sketches to convey vision of a concept prior to further development
- Interacts with the creative team to support concepts and develops art based on assigned project needs
- Develop and launch products to pass to Brand Design Teams for finalization and commercialization
- Lead concept and brainstorming sessions with cross-functional and Brand teams
- Design and create prototypes as needed for ideation
- Intermediate to advanced skills in the areas of digital photography and graphic design layout and production (portfolio is required)
- Must be able to design original prints or interpret an inspiration or shopped prints
- Knowledge of repeat patterns, textile printing, placed and engineered prints and motifs
- Strong creative ability and color sense
- Ability to work in a fast pace
- Must have knowledge of several different artistic styles including but not limited to
Concept Designer Job Description
- Own sketch, tech-pack & fit of initial product
- Manage relationship with the Art department to develop special trims, art or novelty needed
- Ensure advanced product can be scaled across Gap inc. ’s portfolio of brands
- Support costing goals for all Brands
- Provide research and benchmarking for relevant market innovation
- Facilitate brainstorms and develop project ideas based on Brand needs
- Develop Concept Briefs and project outline for development with external partners
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to prioritize projects
- Develop a unique calendar for each project
- Liaise with stores, brand ambassadors and customers to create "innovation champions"
- Tasks include character and costume design exploration
- Must be an expert in Photoshop
- Knowledge of Z-Brush and 3D concepting a plus
- Experienced in both hard body & organic creature design
- Must be able to generate designs that exist in a live action setting
- At least 4 years’ experience as a concept artist within entertainment industry
Concept Designer Job Description
- Capture relative product development notes for design and marketing
- Possess a working knowledge of design and utility intellectual patents and trademarks
- Leverage technology, material and product exclusivity by partnering with legal experts to ensure that we have the proper patent agreements in place
- 10+ years' total experience in apparel design, pattern making, textile science, product development, R&D/Innovation, management consulting or related fields
- Advanced knowledge of the apparel development process from inception through production
- Prior experience in Performance innovation, design or product creation a strong plus
- Proven success in ambiguous and fast paced environments
- Support concept designer in print/pattern development and color up
- Preparation and participation in meetings as brainstorming, briefing, lookbook shooting, fitting, form & fabric
- Deliver seasonal, trend, and market right Color and Material toolkits that drive the Seasonal Direction across all categories
- Strong artistic ability to design from both verbal creative input and pre-conceptualized artwork
- Experience must be showcased with an up-to-date portfolio that includes character design
- Knowledge of design management, work planning, budgeting, scheduling, and variety of vendors
- Possesses solid aesthetic sensibilities and storytelling skills to support the creative process and to facilitate positive and productive communication between all disciplines
- Experience in Theme Park, Hotel and Entertainment Venues Preferred
- They should come from a styling / design background