Assistant Designer, Menswear

About the role

The Assistant Designer begins their career on the Men's Design Team at Macy’s, actively engaging in the process of learning the company culture, area, brand aesthetics, and principles. This role provides an opportunity to think, dream, and create, seeking designers who are visionaries and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of and skills in researching category, trend, and customer preferences
• Assist the Design Team in aligning with the Menswear Private Brand direction by incorporating materials, trims, silhouettes, colors, and patterns
• Expand design knowledge by supporting the team in executing a strategic vision with a progressive, customer-centric approach, contributing to overall product strategy and merchandise objectives
• Prepare presentation materials and set-up for design-led meetings
• Contribute to in-season design changes for the department and vendors
• Collaborate closely with the people leader to meet deadlines and understand priority and workload expectations
• Assist and develop skills in creating flat mechanical sketches for design development packages
• Participate in creating and distributing tech packages
• Acquire skills in using Adobe and CLO programs for style, color, and pattern development
• Review and provide feedback on development samples
• Establish relationships and maintain regular communication with cross-functional partners throughout the development cycle
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and achieve results with a desire to grow within the company and pursue a career at Macy’s
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Qualifications

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in retail or design internships is preferred.
• Experience in Menswear and/or Knits is preferred.

Skills

• Research Skills: Ability to develop an understanding and skills in researching category, trend, and customer preferences
• Presentation Skills: Competency in preparing presentation materials and setting up for design-led meetings
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong skills for actively participating in cross-functional team meetings, summarizing action points for the manager, and collaborating closely with team leaders to meet deadlines
• Technical Skills: Ability to create flat mechanical sketches for design development packages, work with Adobe and CLO programs for style, color, and pattern development, and participate in creating and distributing tech packages
• Relationship Building: Establish relationships and maintain regular communication with cross-functional partners throughout the development cycle
• Adaptability and Learning: Willingness to learn on the job, identify opportunities, and develop an assortment
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, crucial for effective collaboration and achieving results
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Design programs
• PLM Knowledge: Working knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) is a plus
• Color and Print Sense: Strong color sense and print sense, with the ability to view and differentiate the color spectrum

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• 401(k) match
• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives/bonuses
• PTO accruals
• Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement