The Sr. Trend Forecaster will create detailed presentations to guide design and buying teams, describing the current style, graphic, and color direction the company is implementing.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with the Trend Director to understand the overall trend, print, and color strategy being implemented by season, brand, or style.
- Assist in compiling the color forecast to serve as the base for each brand’s trend package by researching and forecasting current fashion trends and colors.
- Pull and itemize items, grouping them by brand/style to gather all necessary materials to create seasonal trend packages.
- Manage the research, compilation, and distribution of the trend package for assigned brands, ensuring that all trend packages are delivered by their assigned deadlines.
- Assist with ad-hoc trend reports and questions from Buying teams as necessary.
- Contribute trend/color feedback during item-by-item styling and color approvals, suggesting any necessary improvements or changes before the item is released to market.
Qualifications:
- Must have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or a similar field.
- Must have 7+ years of combined experience in Buying and Trend Forecasting roles.
- Must have a strong ability to spot fashion colors and trends.
- Must have a great eye for design and the ability to research and track the latest trends.
- Must have intermediate proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have strong problem-solving skills that allow for a proactive approach to the business.
