Bring Your Amazing Self to Work
At Macy's, Inc. we're on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. This is our Mission Every One. We know that each person here is unique. So we respect and invest in each individual to create growth, pride, and satisfaction. If we are able to bring our whole selves to work, it translates into a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all to benefit from. Our success will be built on amazing colleagues, working together.
Job Overview
The Associate, Designer exudes dynamic and passionate creativity while proficiently researching understanding categories, trends, and customer preferences. Collaborating closely with people leaders and senior design professionals, they actively contribute to cohesive product presentations, strategically decide on styles, materials, and colors, and employ Adobe and CLO programs for design development. The role extends beyond technical skills, placing emphasis on cross-functional alignment, active participation in meetings, and responsiveness to customer feedback. As an emerging leader, the Associate, Designer inspires a one-team mindset, encourages creative thinking, and navigates change with resilience and optimism, thereby making impactful contributions to Macy's design community.
What You Will Do
- Develop robust skills in researching categories, trends, and customer preferences, with the ability to effectively communicate findings.
- Create original designs as a motivated and passionate designer.
- Collaborate with people leaders to produce cohesive product presentations, including boards, tear sheets, CADS, and samples to sell the collection to counterparts.
- Work closely with the Senior Designer/Design Director on the development and execution of product designs that align with overall product strategy and merchandise objectives.
- Select and approve styles, materials, trims, and colors that fit into the program and style plans, with support from people leaders.
- Develop flat mechanical sketches for design development packages and provide feedback to assistant designers on sketches and development packages (where applicable).
- Review and provide feedback on development samples in partnership with people leaders.
- Take responsibility for approving strike-offs, samples, and other development materials.
- Utilize Adobe and CLO programs for style, color, and pattern development.
- Adhere to and contribute to prioritizing the seasonal time and action calendar for the area of responsibility.
- Maintain industry knowledge, representing and supporting the Macy's brand while building and maintaining relationships.
- Actively participate in meetings with cross-functional partners.
- Foster relationships and communicate regularly with cross-functional partners and vendors to gather input and expand knowledge.
- Collaborate with the Tech team to ensure correct specifications are used for sample development and attend all fit sessions with Technical Design and Design Teams.
- Review customer feedback and adjust designs based on reviews.
- Grow assistant designers (where applicable), lead peers, manage up, and gain influence across the organization.
- Inspire, motivate, and engage with a one-team mindset.
- Engage the team by evaluating current practices and encouraging creative thinking about how things could be more effective and efficient.
- Participate in and contribute ideas in a clear, confident, and composed manner.
- Take risks and celebrate risk-taking regardless of the outcome.
- Possess a collaborative, consultative style with a strong ability to establish trust and build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization.
- Demonstrate resilience, tenacity, and high energy, with the ability to rapidly bounce back from adversity.
- Embrace change with realistic optimism and persist through challenges and setbacks caused by change.
Skills You Will Need
- Research and Communication Skills: Develop robust skills in researching categories, trends, and customer preferences, demonstrating an ability to effectively communicate findings to various stakeholders.
- Creative Design: Create original designs with motivation and passion, showcasing a strong creative vision and the ability to bring innovative ideas to fruition.
- Collaboration and Presentation: Collaborate effectively with people leaders to produce cohesive product presentations, utilizing boards, tear sheets, CADS, and samples to compellingly sell the collection to counterparts.
- Product Development and Decision-Making: Work closely with the Senior Designer/Design Director on the development and execution of product designs, ensuring alignment with overall product strategy and merchandise objectives. Demonstrate the capability to select and approve styles, materials, trims, and colors that align with program and style plans.
- Technical Proficiency and Adaptability: Utilize Adobe and CLO programs for style, color, and pattern development, showcasing technical proficiency. Additionally, adhere to and contribute to prioritizing the seasonal time and action calendar for the area of responsibility, demonstrating adaptability and organizational skills.
Who You Are
- Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy's aspires to achieve every day in every way.
- Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. 3-5 years of industry experience.
- Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
- Strong color sense/print sense. Ability to view and differentiate the color spectrum.
- Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO, and PLM.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
What We Can Offer You
- An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
- Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity
- Performance incentives and annual merit reviews
- Merchandise discounts
- Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal/financial advice)
- Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off (first year prorated depending on start date)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Guild education benefit funds 100% of tuition, books, and fees in designated programs
- Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities
- Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results
About Macy's
Now is an exciting time for a Macy's career as we continue to focus on creating exciting and memorable experiences for every Macy's customer, whether their journey starts online or in the store. Our opportunities in Sales, Merchandise, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, Marketing, and other areas let you express your creativity and commitment to excellence, grow your career and make a difference to your Macy's colleagues and customers.
Bring your creativity, energy, and ideas to the Macy's team - Apply Today!
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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
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