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Associate Designer - RTW INC: Macy's

ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

Overview of the position:
Responsible for the design, development, selection, and approval of materials, trims, silhouettes, colors and patterns for area of responsibility. Responsible for a specific classification or area.

Key Accountabilities:
Design and Trend Research:
· Work with Design Manager/Designer on development and execution of product designs that achieve overall product strategy and merchandise objectives.
· Participate in research and development of seasonal trends.
· Assist in interpreting seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and merchandise trends for area of responsibility.
· Produce cohesive product presentations, including boards, tear sheets and samples to help sell concepts to merchants.
· Prepare line and presentation material for line previews and buy meetings including color boards, concept boards, print and story boards.
· Ensure designs meet merchant line plans, assortment strategies and overall creative direction.
· Partner with Product Manager in set-up and presenting to divisions at line previews and buy meetings for area of responsibility.
Merchandising:
· Prepare line and presentation material for line previews and buy meetings, including color/concept boards, print boards and may include story boards.
· Partner with Product Manager in set-up and presenting to customers divisions at line reviews and buy meetings for area of responsibility.

Detailed Accountabilities:
Design and Trend Research:
· Shop the retail market seeking new merchandise/trend ideas.
· Shop the trend market seeking design inspiration (materials, fashion, color, trade shows) as needed.
· Interpret specific color palettes, patterns and prints for the season.
· Select and approves style, materials, trims and colors that fit into the program and style plans
· Responsible for creating and distributing fabric development packages.
· Responsible for creating and distributing color cards & pattern development sheets.
· Develop flat mechanical sketches for design development packages and request development samples
· Responsible for tracking and approving labs dips, fabric samples, strike-offs and other development materials
· Compile design development packages and distribute to technical design and over for sampling.
· Review development samples.
Merchandising/Product Development:
· Adhere to the seasonal time and action calendar for area of responsibility.
· Modify the product line based on MMG and customer input.
· Assist in identifying the key programs that comprise each classification.
· Communicate regularly with product management to gather input and share line development direction.
· Communicate on a daily basis with overseas offices to share line development direction.
Production:
· Attend fit sessions.
· Select and approve materials, patterns and colors.
· Use CAD programs for style, color and pattern development


Skill Summary / Experience:
· Bachelor's Degree in Design or Fine Arts.
· 2-5 years of industry experience.
· Strong color sense / print sense.
· Ability to view and differentiate the color spectrum.
· Proficiency in PC operation, MS office and Excel
· Strong working knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop.
· Demonstrated creative ability.
· Presentation and organizational skills.
· Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines.
· Team player.

**Macy's does not offer sponsorship for this position.
**Macy's is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.


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