ASSOCIATE DESIGNER / DESIGNER - Apparel & Accessories

Develops and executes Owned Brand Product Design and Development with direction from design leaders to achieve overall product design strategy and merchant objectives. Designs lines for a category, brand, business or guest segment and has proficiency/expertise in product design and development.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Diligent approach to workload, maintaining good, timely communication with internal and external partners
• Contribute to product, brand, trend and guest research within owned category
• May shop markets to identify category, brand, business or guest segment trends
• Collaborate with design leader and team to execute concepts, color stories and develop appropriate fabrics/ trims
• Contribute to and may participate in professional presentations to Directors/VPs within the PD&D team
• Own brand cohesion; partner with peers across the division to ensure continuity
• Support merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points
• Partner with technical designers to develop and innovate fit and construction details within category 
• Development and execution of trim, embellishment, hardware packages within category
• Ensures design direction remains intact from concept throughout production process
• Collaborate with Tech Design and Sourcing team to identify, troubleshoot and resolve production issues

This description is intended as a guide only, the listed duties are subject to be changed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 4 year Design, Fine Art, or similar degree
• 1-4 years of experience – Associate Designer level
• 4-8 years of experience – Designer level
• Computer design system skills including Illustrator and Photoshop
• Demonstrated high taste level and creative ability
• Understanding of textiles, garment construction/fit or raw materials & product production
• Commercial sense, market knowledge, ability to research and apply market/trend information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment
• Knowledge of product development processes