Concept Designer

1. Ascertain new resources for trend, design and concept information

2. Identify key looks and silhouettes to support concepts or shops

3. Keep abreast of ever-changing customer identity and interests relating to the social and cultural aspects of their lifestyle

4. Help with leading internal brand initiatives to non-product teams

5. Leverage and identify applications for this knowledge and react with business initiatives involving product, design, merchandising and process

6. Collect images to represent and illustrate current and future trends as related to concept

7. Manage category inspiration packs for design teams

8. Manage concept/shop packs for buying teams

Continuously update plans by preempting fluctuating trends within the marketplace

1. 4+ years experience required (with 7+ years preferred) in fashion design, concept design or trend forecasting

2. An extremely strong knowledge of trends and the ability to translate marketplace and trend trajectories for the Cider customer.

3. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to see creative vision through, from inception to completion.

4. Must be enthusiastic about product and categories and be motivating in presentation and communication style

5. Ability to identify and communicate trends appropriate to the customer and distill trend info into key messages that drive sales and marketing plans.

6. Strong verbal and written communication skills; can patiently and effectively communicate with a diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and continents.

7. Nimble, scrappy and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment

8. A positive, can-do attitude. You’re not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity.

9. Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.

10. You believe that feedback is a gift; you can receive and grow from feedback, and you’re comfortable sharing thoughtful feedback to others as needed

11. Proficiency in Google Suite, and Figma

12. Bonus points if you’re fluent in Chinese (Mandarin)