Associate Designer - Men's Tailored Apparel

JC Penney • Plano, TX

38d • $65,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Designer works with the Senior Designer at our JCPenney's headquarters in Plano, TX to create original concepts for a men's tailored apparel brand by managing the brand profile and the business strategy for each season.

Requirements

• Must have 4+ years experience in men's tailored apparel design and business management.
• 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.
• Desire and ability to be onsite in Plano, Texas a minimum of 3 days weekly.
• College degree in fine arts or design, or equivalent work experience in a design related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with Senior Designer 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 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
• Travels as needed to develop the product.
• Develops merchandise presentation of proposed designs, including boards and other visuals.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits package day one including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) savings plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees