Senior Designer, Sweaters- PINK

At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.

About the role

Manager-level position responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for high-volume categories/collections, focused on core business and trend capsules. Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style, color/print, fit, and fabric for new/existing product lines. Researches and interprets fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the product lines/brand. Manages work under minimal supervision, exercising a moderate degree of scope/decision-making. Reports to a Design Director and manages a mid-size team of Assistant/Associate/Designer levels.

Responsibilities

• Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction and business strategy.
• Develop seasonal product with a meticulous focus on style, fit, and fabric.
• Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating changes for finalization.
• Implement processes to understand and anticipate customer needs to exceed expectations and react to their needs.
• Deliver product designs with flawless execution, achieving goals with speed, agility, and acute attention to detail.
• Identify and recommend resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and conduct ongoing competitor research and trend analysis.
• Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process, including Merchandising, Marketing, and Product Development.
• Present designs to internal leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications.
• Anticipate and solve potential issues, providing conflict resolution.
• Consistent follow-up with cross-functional teams to track progress on outstanding items.
• Manage, inspire, and develop junior design talent.
• Build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships.
• Assess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery.
• Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence.

Requirements

• Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and attention to detail in product styling and performance.
• Experience with knitwear and sleepwear; an eye for color, print, and graphics is a must.
• Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines.
• Solid communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct moderate domestic and minimal international travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment at the Designer level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong presentation skills.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $132,100.00. Maximum Salary: $180,180.00. VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by factors including your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.