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JCPenney Senior Designer Womens Apparel, Plus in Dallas, Texas
Senior Designer Womens Apparel, Plus
Location:Dallas, TX, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/332174/dallas-tx-united-states) -
Job ID:1119742
Corporate Positions
Product Development & Sourcing
Job Type:Full-Time
Date Updated:Dec 16, 2024
General Description
Senior Designer - Women's Apparel, Plus
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
Plano, Texas
The Senior Designer - Women's Apparel, Plus, leads in the creation of the original concepts that encompass style, color and fabric for assigned brand(s), or classification by executing the brand profile and the business strategy for the season.
Primary Responsibilities:
Leads in the creation of original concepts that encompass style, color, and fabric for assigned lines to ensure customer focused offerings that meet business requirements.
Research and identify trends and color directions for specific brands; create design concept/mood boards, mock-ups, and inspirational prints for presentations
Shop stores and appropriate markets; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, color-ups, to conceptualize the product design for the season.
Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity
Supervises the initiation of product packages through working with technical designers.
Work with technical designers to ensure design intent and meet product aesthetics
Collaborates with raw material team to define newest fabric and print direction for season, selects and approves fabric, yarn qualities, and trims within price points for products.
Approves strike-offs, handlooms, and knit-downs.
Leads in the print direction and selection of artwork
Creates the flat sketch designs for new and enhanced existing products
Collaborates with the merchandise team to create new product placemats for floor set visuals
Travels as needed to develop the product.
Core Competencies & Accomplishments:
College degree in fine arts or fashion design or equivalent work experience in a design related field preferred.
8 - 10 years' experience in design product and fabrication knowledge.
Experience designing Women's Apparel, including Plus Size
Basic working knowledge of the technical aspects of the assigned category, ability to design around concepts and to design flat sketches, technical and computer skills, design and color sense, presentation, persuasion, organization, time management, written and verbal communication.
Proficient in Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Photo Shop a plus
Extremely flexible and adaptable
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, detail oriented, team oriented and creative
Enjoy a rewarding career at JCPenney Corporate, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference at one of America's most iconic retailers.
Generous benefits:Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.
On-site amenities:Daycare, Grab & Go Store, Coffee Shop, the Local Kitchen, fitness center, free garage parking, golf simulator, arcade, pickleball courts, and vibrant co-working spaces, meeting rooms and wellness rooms.
Exciting location:Our corporate office is in the heart of Legacy West, a vibrant development in Plano, Texas, with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Opportunities for growth and development:We are committed to helping our employees develop their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs and opportunities for advancement.
Collaborative and supportive culture:We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success.
About JCPenney:
JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrated 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney's Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.
Job Title:Senior Designer Womens Apparel, Plus
Location:Dallas, TX, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/332174/dallas-tx-united-states) -
Job ID:1119742
J.C. Penney Company Inc.
Plano, Texas