To direct, build and develop product ideas for the Denim category at Lane Bryant, empowering women through inclusive and confident clothing
Requirements
- Extensive background in fit, fabric development, finishes and construction details
- Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point
- Prior PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Kaleidostyle experience preferred
- 7-10 years of experience in a design or product development related position for a fashion retailer
- Bachelor’s degree in design or related field preferred
- Excellent managerial, organization and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple seasons within your category/categories
- Partner with R&D and Sourcing to research and develop core and key fabrications, trim, embellishment appropriate to the category
- Clearly present design point of view at seasonal design owned PLC meetings to senior management and merchant team
- Attend all Fit sessions pertaining to your product working closely with the Technical Design partners to maintain initial vision and Brand fit
- Execute timelines on Product Calendar and Line Plan needs
- Manage/Communication with Agent/Vendor offices to ensure correct design detail execution for categories
- Communicate design intent to team, Sourcing, TD, and Merchants
Other
- Manage, coach, evaluate direct reports and foster their professional development
- Bachelor’s degree in design or related field preferred
- Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship
- Excellent managerial, organization and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
