Manager, Trend (Chico's)

Chico's FAS, Inc. • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

Partners in creating initial concept stories through mood, color and trend. Defines big ideas/volume driving trends that will positively impact the bottom line and enhance designs integrity utilizing the brands lens.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Design major a plus
• 5-7 years’ experience preferably in women’s wear market, trend research and development
• Aptitude and enthusiasm for brand and customer design
• PC proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office with emphasis on PowerPoint; Adobe Design Suite; Key Note/Mac a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Design major a plus
• Key Note/Mac a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct seasonal research for trend direction by utilizing and analyzing the offerings of trend forecasting companies, fashion publications, fashion sites/blogs, trade shows and through street reports from trend-forward cities, domestic and abroad.
• Track seasonal runways shows and reports, analyze trends and what’s happening in ready-to-wear that will impact the brand and their categories.
• Seek out global trends and under-the-radar cultural influences through social media, store/in-store research and market/consumer research.
• Partners with leader in building out seasonal concept stories through mood, color palette building, trends, fashion must haves and big ideas.
• Performs deep dives of category-specific research for detailed areas of development (silhouette, color, fabric, & fit analysis in addition to competitor comparison) when needed.
• Facilitates constant information flow and suggests crucial upcoming trends to be implemented into the product fast track process.
• Creates documents that capture the seasonal concept direction and kick-off road maps.
• Creates presentation mood boards and room set-ups for milestone kick-off meetings.
• Adheres to the PLC (Product Lifestyle Calendar) and due dates.
• Conserve customer intimacy by making in-store visits, staying abreast on the VOC (Voice of the customer) communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees