Associate Designer Active Women's Lifestyle

Responsibilities

• Research global markets to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, product categories, and competitive inspiration.
• Develop concepts and sketches for the product line and advocate for design ideas by presenting to internal leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Build strong internal cross-functional relationships with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, Gap Inc Sourcing (GIS), Visual Merchandising, and Marketing to ensure product concept to store and site execution is seamless.
• Partner with Production and Tech Design to create tech packs and communicate the vision behind fit and product design, ensuring execution, quality, and desired margin targets are achieved.
• Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner.
• Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope.
• Responsible for sketch callouts and communicating desired fit and aesthetic to tech design and maintaining sketch updates and specifications (i.e., trims, wash, etc.).

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment, capable of juggling multiple seasons at once and tracking development deadlines.
• Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color, understanding how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter.
• Thorough knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color use, sewing techniques, and garment construction methods, applied knowledge of these processes to the design process.
• Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion industry or relevant field.
• Understanding of sustainable practices and their impact on the fashion industry.
• Knowledge of retail operations and consumer behavior.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Customer curiosity and willingness to take risks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Mercandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.

One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.

Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.

Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.

Employee stock purchase plan.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

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For eligible employees Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.

We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging.

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