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Director, Design
Banana Republic
San Francisco, CA, United States
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As a global specialty retailer, Banana Republic is focused on delivering versatile, contemporary classics. Our customers seek to make the most of every moment. How we do it is just as important as what we do. We value people who are confident, optimistic and curious, because we believe in unleashing creativity and greatness every day.
Who We Are: Banana Republic is a global apparel and accessories vertical specialty retail organization focused on delivering versatile, contemporary classics designed for today with style that endures. We outfit those who see every day as full of opportunity and seek to make the most of every moment. At Banana Republic, we believe in seeing life a little differently, taking it all in, adding to it and making it your own. We live with style.
What We Do: The Director of Design will be responsible for managing and directing multiple departments or an entire division. This person will also direct and manage staff members in all aspects of the design process for entire area as well as lead conceptual development of product goals and future business direction.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Sets overall direction in the conceptual development of product lines.
• Fully responsible for managing staff in all aspects of entire product design process to include market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, “specing” and fit.
• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates staff.
• Responsible for managing and providing creative direction to design staff.
• In conjunction with Product Development management, responsible for visualizing and determining strategic direction of business; accountable for process improvement, growing business and seeking opportunities to positively affect division/company.
• Fully responsible for ensuring that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interprets international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy.
• Fully responsible for identifying and executing opportunities for process improvement through subordinate staff members.
• Provides overall recommendations and sets tone regarding style during presentation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• In-depth knowledge of design techniques and processes
• Excellent leadership/management skills
• Ability to set overall creative tone and lead creative design process
• Excellent sense of style and color
• Proven excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to deal with managerial issues
• College degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• minimum of ten years design experience including two years of managerial experience
• Ability to use personal computer.
• Frequent travel is required.
KEY BENEFITS:
• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy, 30% off at Outlet and 25% off at Athleta.
• 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.*
• Employees receive medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• Employees can apply for tuition reimbursement.*
• Family care programs.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet Discount Program.
*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. In 2016, Gap Inc. was named one of the Best Places to Work by the Human Rights Campaign for the thirteenth consecutive year and was the sole winner of the Catalyst award for equality in the workplace in 2016.