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Sr. Designer - Chico's - Jackets
Chico's FAS, Inc.
Fort Myers, FL, United States
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POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Senior Designer's opportunity and objective is to create and develop unique product that is brand appropriate while being modern and cutting edge, balances core and fashion items, which set the product apart from other brands. The Sr Designer will partner with the Senior Director, lead the design team, and influence their Merchant partners. They will be responsible to execute Seasonal Concept direction, line plan style needs, AUC requirements, and completion of product for each delivery. The Senior Designer will be a part of a highly creative and energetic team that will play an integral role at Chico's FAS, Inc.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Partner with the Senior Director on total concept to design and implement seasonal direction while adhering to Line Plans and development ratio guidelines.
• Research and identify seasonal and emerging trends. Must have a keen awareness of direct competition, aspirational Brands/Retailers and Runway. The Senior Designer will use these tools to interpret trends through the design and development of a Chico's appropriate assortment.
• Work cross functionally with the Product Development, CAD, Color, Fabric, and Technical Design teams to successfully execute the assortment.
• Prepare and present product assortments during key milestone meetings to Sr management and Merchant teams.
• Work with Merchants to know sales of categories and apply them to future seasons.
• Direct the design teams' interpretation and communication of creative packages and deadlines to internal teams and external vendors.
• Ensure timelines on Development Calendar and Line Plan needs are followed.
• Identify and work directly with Tech Designers in the creation of fashion silhouettes while maintaining a fit that represents the brand and the customer.
• Communicate throughout the design process with external vendors on development of product.
• Travel as needed to Domestic and Overseas Vendors, and store visits with Merchants.
• Mentor, develop and educates direct reports and vendor design teams to create better understanding of Chico's customer and creative interpretations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 4-year College Degree with emphasis on Design strongly preferred
• 8+ years design experience of Retail or Brand specific preferred
• Excellent ability to create cohesive collections cross multiple classifications
• Expertise in seasonal trend research and trend forecasting ability across broad category base
• Excellent Presentation skills, ability to create solid presentation and clear communication
• Strong sense and passion for researching print and pattern
• Self-motivated, creative problem solver with ability to multi-task and drive calendar
• Excellent managerial, organizational and leadership skills
• Computer proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Web PDM