Job Description
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$40-50 Hourly
Start Date:
Oct 1, 2026
Duration:
Ongoing
Aquent is thrilled to partner with a globally recognized, high-profile brand, renowned for its innovation and significant cultural impact. This organization consistently pushes boundaries in design and consumer experience, standing at the forefront of its industry. Joining this team means contributing to a legacy of excellence and shaping the future of consumer products on a global scale. You will be instrumental in influencing product direction from concept to execution, leaving a lasting mark on iconic consumer goods that resonate with millions worldwide.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to bring your unique vision to life in a pivotal design role. You won't just fit the mold - you'll help shape it, driving innovation and contributing to the success of groundbreaking products that connect with consumers globally. You will blend structured design processes with creative agility, working across functions to deliver compelling solutions that define product lines and captivate consumers worldwide.
What You'll Do
- Plan, develop, and execute seasonal designs for a designated category, ensuring both visual appeal and commercial viability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, product marketing, development, and materials teams to create cohesive solutions.
- Manage the calendar, overseeing timelines, reviewing samples, and driving final confirmation of all changes through to execution.
- Develop innovative, market-ready strategies that address specific consumer needs and category trends.
- Research design, lifestyle, and market trends to inform product direction from initial briefing through sampling.
- Partner with leadership to define seasonal merchandising strategies and narratives, contributing to bi-annual preparations.
- Apply a deep understanding of the target consumer - their habits, culture, and relationship with the brand - to every design decision.
- Monitor competitor products, retail trends, and emerging aesthetics to ensure the product line remains relevant and differentiated.
- Clearly communicate design direction internally, producing presentation materials that connect strategy to consumer insights, product concepts, and creative vision.
- Present seasonal category-specific direction to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Contribute to the broader creative organization by mentoring junior designers and sharing expertise in materials, special effects, technical execution, and presentation tools.
- Continuously develop your craft and expand your knowledge of the business.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant design experience (or equivalent education/experience combination).
- Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience working in fast-paced fashion or lifestyle product environments.
- Strong knowledge of achievability and execution across a variety of substrates and materials.
- Process-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting business priorities.
- Familiarity with full-product execution workflows in a product context.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of textiles and materials.
- Product design experience in a relevant category.
- Experience with technical design or uploading to product development platforms.
- Background working at a startup or direct-to-consumer fashion brand.
- Experience navigating both large corporate brand structures and leaner, faster creative environments.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Worldwide, Shift work