Designer Swim, Outerwear

Overview Designer - Swim, Outerwear

The Designer creates the design, development, selection and approval of materials, silhouettes, color usage, and patterns appropriate for assigned brand and classification. 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 & wellness days, 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, 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.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interprets the seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities, and merchandise trends for area of responsibility.
• Creates original concepts that encompass style, color, and fabric for assigned brands to ensure customer focused offerings that meet fashion and quality requirements consistent with the brand profile.
• Initiates product packages through the Technical Designers.
• Prepares line and presentation materials for Trend Concept Work Session, Concept Sample Line Review, and line review sessions as needed.
• Partners with Product Managers to present Concept Sample Line Review and other meetings as needed for area of responsibility.
• Travels as needed, shops appropriate markets, and works with the Trend Office and Product and Design Team to conceptualize product design for the season.
• Completes timely approval of all strike-offs, handlooms and knit-downs; reviews final assortment for fit, construction, fabrication, coloration and returns signed confirmation sample to vendor.
• Ensures adherence to the Seasonal Time and Action Calendar.

Qualifications

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• College degree in fine arts or design, or equivalent work experience in a design related field preferred.
• 6+ years' experience in Outerwear & Women's Swimwear design product and product 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.

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.

Pay Range USD $100,000.00 - USD $157,500.00 /Yr.