Design Assistant

JCPenney•Dallas, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Assistant supports the Design team by developing and fostering close cross-functional working relationships; initiating and following-up on communication and processes to maintain workflow. JCPenney proudly serves customers at more than 650 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico, and at the Company’s flagship store, jcp.com. JCPenney is one of the nation’s largest retailers of apparel, home, jewelry, and beauty merchandise with a growing portfolio of private and national brands. Guided by the Golden Rule, JCPenney employs more than 60,000 associates worldwide and has served customers for over 119 years, playing a vital role in the communities it serves.

Requirements

Minimum two years supporting a department or team.
Detail-oriented; highly organized, ability to multi-task with effective time management skills and handle competing priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Anticipates needs and plans accordingly.
Energetic self-starter.
Proficiency in Flex PLM, Illustrator and MS software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and other standard office equipment for recording, storing, analyzing, retrieving, and presenting information.

Responsibilities

Act as administrative and creative support for Design Team.
Assist in organizing and meeting set-up including creating meeting materials and documents.
Dress mannequins, pin presentation boards, hang samples and organize sample room.
Facilitate meetings by scheduling, coordinating and notetaking as needed.
Calendar management to ensure milestones occur in a timely and organized manner.