INC Senior Cut & Sew Designer

About the role

The Senior Designer plays a pivotal role in Macy’s, contributing to its storied history and future. Reporting to the Director of Design, this individual leads the design team in creating innovative and profitable product assortments, ensuring they align with the brand’s aesthetic and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trend and category research, analyzing retail market trends and interpreting seasonal fashion directions.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision that prioritizes customer needs while meeting sales and profit objectives.
• Source inspiration from runways, museums, and trade shows, and select and approve styles, materials, trims, and colors.
• Collaborate with the Materials team to create seasonal palettes and support fabric optimization.
• Work with the Product Development team to ensure designs meet cost guidelines and collaborate with Strategic Sourcing for vendor allocation.
• Lead fit sessions with Tech Design and Product Development teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on fit standards.
• Create cohesive product presentations, including boards, tear sheets, and samples, to effectively communicate design concepts to merchants.
• React to current product selling performance based on customer feedback and sales results, incorporating learnings into future designs.
• Adhere to seasonal timelines and action calendars for the area of responsibility, ensuring timely execution of design tasks.
• Demonstrate comfort and effectiveness in leading through complexity, combining visionary thinking with a focus on speed.
• Maintain an industry presence to foster connections, explore new business opportunities, and represent the Macy’s brand.
• Cultivate relationships with technical designers, merchants, and sourcing divisions to exchange ideas and streamline processes.
• Collaborate closely with Omni partners to gather input and align online development direction, influencing decision-making.
• Anticipate potential obstacles and actively seek solutions while providing context and rationale for decision-making.
• Practice open and clear communication, keeping stakeholders informed and making decisions confidently and succinctly.
• Foster a collaborative environment, building trust and relationships across all levels of the organization to influence decision-making.
• Develop engaged and high-performing teams, coaching and motivating design staff while identifying and nurturing talent.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions, mentoring others outside direct reports to foster their growth.
• Demonstrate resilience, tenacity, and high energy, bouncing back rapidly from adversity.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Requirements

• Possess advanced design skills and expertise within the designated category, demonstrating proficiency in conceptualizing and executing product designs.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with the Director of Design, lead design teams, and influence decision-making processes.
• Develop and motivate design teams, fostering engagement, and high performance while identifying and nurturing talent for future growth.
• Ability to conduct thorough trend and category research, analyze retail market trends, and interpret seasonal fashion directions.
• Demonstrate a creative vision that aligns with the brand's seasonal fashion direction, ensuring consistent aesthetic integrity.
• Strategic thinking to develop and execute strategic visions that prioritize customer needs while achieving sales and profit objectives, leveraging technical expertise to identify opportunities and develop assortments.
• A strong sense of color and print, with the ability to interpret specific color palettes, patterns, and prints for each season.
• Proficiency in design software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM, as well as Microsoft Office and Excel for communication and organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey design concepts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain clear and open communication channels.
• Adaptability and resilience in navigating complexity, bouncing back rapidly from adversity, and proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

• Design Expertise: Advanced design skills and expertise within the designated category.
• Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership skills, including collaboration, influence, and team development.
• Trend Analysis: Ability to conduct thorough trend and category research, analyze retail market trends, and interpret seasonal fashion directions.
• Creative Vision: Demonstrates a creative vision that aligns with the brand's seasonal fashion direction.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops and executes strategic visions that prioritize customer needs while achieving sales and profit objectives.
• Color and Print Sense: Possesses a strong sense of color and print, with the ability to interpret specific color palettes, patterns, and prints for each season.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in design software and Microsoft Office.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in navigating complexity, bouncing back rapidly from adversity, and proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
• 401(k) match to invest in your future.
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays.
• Continuous learning and leadership development opportunities.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Performance-based incentives/bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Competitive pay and benefits package.

Schedule

Flexible schedule based on department and company needs.