Temporary Runway Designer

OVERVIEW Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a  Temporary Designer to join the Design team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters.

The Designer plays a critical role in supporting the Creative Director and design team through the entire lifecycle of a collection — from fabric, color and print selection, concept research, and development to both runway and sales presentations.

This role is especially essential during show season, when the other Designer is fully dedicated to nonstop fittings.

For fittings to run smoothly while design development continues, the Collection Designer is responsible for handling trials, updating boards, and maintaining communication with styling and category teams and keeping the studio organized.

Without this role, critical design, communication,  and development tasks cannot be completed in parallel with fittings, causing significant delays and inefficiencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES Pre-Season :

• Participate in fabric and trend meetings to understand seasonal direction and Marc’s vision.
• Reference past Marc Jacobs collections by managing archival boards, fabrics, and color libraries.
• Liaise with the UOVO archive and PR for retrieval of collection pieces.
• Contribute to competitors and industry show reviews for trend alignment.
• Prepare studio materials (printing shows, headers, research boards).
• Source vintage both in-person and online for seasonal inspiration.
• Support VIP projects and facilitate communication with cross-functional teams.

In-Season (Critical Period) :

Post-Season :

Core Competencies & Specialized Expertise :

Photoshop Visualization :

Sample Room Communication :

Research & References :

Archival Management :

Board Creation & Maintenance :

The brand continues to make its Marc :