Client Overview: Global leader in merchandising, trend forecasting and creative strategies for the retail and fashion industries. Helping brands, retailers and Innovators shape the futures by decoding what's next in culture, design and consumer behavior. We are looking for a forward thinking storyteller, cultural researcher and creative problem solver who thrives at the intersection trend forecasting, merchandising strategy and brand innovation.
Position Overview: This role blends analytical rigor with bold creativity, helping top clients navigate change, identify opportunities and stay ahead of what's next.
Trend and Color Associate Responsibilities:
• Determining macro movements in culture, design, style and product 12-18 months in advance.
• Setting the seasonal narrative with regard to color, concept, fabric, print and pattern, design details, and key items and translating to client needs.
• Develop and present seasonal trend reports, color palettes. mood boards and concepts across classifications to merchandising teams and clients.
• Identifying micro movements closer to season and in real time to support merchandising curations, wardrobing, and marketing/social media expression.
• Comprehensive research in global fashion, cultural trends and market shifts.
• Regular trend hunting, retail competitive analysis, reviewing runway collections, street style & trade shows.
• Write, edit and design presentations, publications and client-facing deliverables that inspire, inform and influence.
• Support client projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
Trend and Color Associate Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4 years’ experience in trend and color analysis, design background a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding of fashion industry; a working knowledge of brands, fashion history, and lifestyle trends.
• Exceptional ability to generate original ideas, identify emerging cultural shifts and translate them into strategic narratives.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Understanding of client objectives and ability to create merchandising strategies that drive growth.
• Strong writing, reporting and presentation skills - comfortable presenting to clients and
executives.
• Ability to realize projects from concept to finished deliverable.
• Strong work ethic, flexible to changing business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work seamlessly with different teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
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