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This position is responsible for partnering with the leader to develop the overall design direction for the brand and may own multiple categories of the business. This position directs, builds and develops product ideas. Works closely with directors, merchants and design teams to execute seasonal concept direction, line plan style needs, outline margin requirements, and completion of product. Manages brand integrity through internal and external design partnerships. Continue to evolve product categories forward to keep the brand relevant and compelling to our customers.
Job Responsibility:
Partners with leader to assist with the cross functional teams (CFT) interpretation of the overall design direction for the brand to the vendor
Leads meetings confidently while driving innovation to impact results
Identifies process improvements and leads company initiatives
Edits and curates merchandise assortments
Manages multiple seasons at different stages of development, while understanding the development calendar and ensuring teams are adhering to the T&A
Partners with leader to guide development needs and manage overdevelopment
Creates sketches by category at design ratio and adhere to line plan and design ratios for design development samples throughout the process
Manages print development process and needs in partnership with CAD
Guides the cross functional teams to coordinate assortments for presentation through artwork print, fabric, silhouettes, outfit coordination and presentation boards
Partners with trend to create line presentation boards for use at concept and development review
Prepares and presents seasonal product reviews to senior management and merchant teams
Coordinates visual boards and samples to drive newness for the brand
Works with trend department to assure merchants seasonal buying tool needs are met
Works closely with cross functional teams to compliment and coordinate process, procedures, and development needs/packages
Demonstrates an understanding of business results and ability to react and correct line
Attends all fits in partnership with technical design for styling and aesthetic comments/input
May create artwork for embellishments, plaid and stripes, and mock up projects
May assist leader with the developing and managing of print development process
creating CADs and managing strike-offs
Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required
4 year college degree in Design
7+ years’ experience in design within the retail industry, preferably contemporary market
Excellent managerial, organization and leadership skills
Excellent verbal and visual communication skills
Navigates and leads through change
Past experience in business/design with solid understanding of details and trims
Computer proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator , Excel, and Word
Nice to have:
Multiple category experience preferred
Deep expertise of category ownership
Solid understanding of Fit, fabrics, finishes and construction a plus
The ability to create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using CAD a plus