Old Navy Senior Women's Concept Designer

About the role

In this role, you will work in an energizing, inclusive, and creative environment focused on concepting and creating sustainable product that exceeds customers' expectations. Your goal is to partner with cross-functional team members who collectively are responsible for ensuring that the product style, fit, and quality are more than worth the price for our customers. You will manage the design process from market research and conception through to product design and final styling for your assigned product category. Must lean into risk taking and be customer curious!

Responsibilities

• Set overarching vision and conceptual development for the Old Navy Female range.
• Drive the Female Concept Design process, including market research, macro trend, theme direction, trend funnel creation and content delivery.
• Develop concept Themes, Big Ideas and reporting for the Female product range, advocate for concept ideas by presenting to internal leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Ensure design direction is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interpret international and domestic concepts and fashion trends as they relate to market demands, company image and business strategy.
• Develop strong internal cross-functional relationships to direct and ensure successful execution of concept content.
• Drive strategy for the Female product lines by providing recommendations regarding macro trends, seasonal themes, big ideas and key items, ensuring concept work supports business and customer needs.
• Collaborate and lead others in key concept and product initiatives and their implementation.
• Provide creative direction and coaching to develop a motivated, high-performing team.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment, with the agility to juggle multiple seasons at one time and track individual and team workflow and deadlines.
• Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color and understand how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter.
• Thorough knowledge of concept for fashion from Theme to Big Idea and Key Items.
• Proven experience in high-quality, clear, and inspirational mood boards and trend decks; computer knowledge including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Can evaluate complex situations using multiple internal and external sources.
• Able to filter, prioritize, analyze, and validate complex, in-depth concepts and procedures.
• Understands broader conceptual impacts across merchandising and product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in fashion design, merchandising, or related field.
• Experience in leading and managing a design team.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior and market trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of fashion design software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

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.