Associate Designer - Bottoms

Associate Designer

The Associate Designer works with the Senior Designer to create original concepts for assigned brands or classifications by executing the brand profile and the business strategy for the season. 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 include medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation, holidays & wellness days, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. On-site amenities include daycare, Grab & Go Store, Coffee Shop, the Local Kitchen, fitness center, free garage parking, golf simulator, arcade, pickleball courts, walking paths, vibrant co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and wellness rooms. Exciting location: Our corporate office is located 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 grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as 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 celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Works with Senior Design in the creation of original concepts for assigned lines to ensure customer-focused offerings that meet business requirements.
• Shops appropriate markets, and works with the trend office and product team to conceptualize the product design for the season.
• Initiates product packages through working with technical designers and Senior Designer, as assigned.
• Shops fabric/material mills to define newest materials for the season, and selects and approves materials and findings for products.
• Approves lab dips and confirmation samples.
• Prepares the flat sketch design for new products, and creates design sketches for enhancements to existing products, as assigned.
• Works with Senior Designer to Line Build brands when applicable.
• Develops merchandise presentation of proposed designs, including boards and other visuals.

Qualifications:

• College degree in fine arts or design, or equivalent work experience in a design related field preferred.
• 3 6 years' experience in design product and PU knowledge.
• 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.

Pay Range: USD $65,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.