Responsibilities:

Assist with seasonal concept development and creative direction for product categories
Build cohesive physical and digital mood boards and visual storyboards for internal review
Create clean, presentation-ready layouts for concept decks (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Conduct runway, retail and street-style analysis and synthesize insights into concise trend reports
Monitor trend forecasting platforms and competitive market activity; produce weekly/monthly market intel summaries
Use AI-assisted tools to generate concept imagery, iterate design ideas, and speed visual research; refine outputs in Adobe.
Prepare clear, data-backed recommendations linking trends to product and commercial opportunities
Maintain trend libraries, image archives, and seasonal concept documentation
Collaborate with design, sales, and concept teams to ensure concept integrity and feasibility
Support ad-hoc presentations; manage project timelines
Liaise with photographers, stylists, models, and production vendors to ensure creative intent and timelines are met

Position Specifications / Qualifications:

1–6 years experience in fashion/trend/concept design, visual merchandising, marketing or related role (internships count).
Degree or coursework in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Creative Production, or related field preferred.
Strong layout and presentation skills — InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop a must.
Familiarity with AI image tools and workflow integration (e.g., Midjourney/DALL·E/Adobe Firefly or equivalent).
Experience with trend research tools and platforms and comfortable writing concise market intel reports
Strong visual sensibility, organization, and time-management skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to take direction and iterate quickly.
Eager to learn, proactive, and detail oriented.

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience with photo editing and retouching.
Exposure to merchandising/assortment planning or retail analytics
Experience creating or managing digital asset libraries
Photoshoot coordination / art direction experience.

The successful candidate will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, matching 401K, Flexible Spending Plan, Paid Time Off, casual attire and company discounts.

Kellwood is an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

KELLWOOD APPAREL, LLC

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