Senior Designer - Women's Plus (Hybrid - Dallas Area) - JC Penney, Inc

Senior Designer Apparel - Women's Plus (Hybrid - Dallas Area)

J.C. Penney Company, Inc.

Plano, Texas

The Senior Designer leads in the creation of the original concepts that encompass style, color and fabric for assigned brand(s), or classification by executing the brand profile and the business strategy for the season.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads in the creation of original concepts that encompass style, color, and fabric for assigned lines to ensure customer focused offerings that meet business requirements.
• Research and identify trends and color directions for specific brands; create design concept/mood boards, mock-ups, and inspirational prints for presentations
• Shop stores and appropriate markets; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, color-ups, to conceptualize the product design for the season.
• Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity
• Supervises the initiation of product packages through working with technical designers.
• Work with technical designers to ensure design intent and meet product aesthetics
• Collaborates with raw material team to define newest fabric and print direction for season, selects and approves fabric, yarn qualities, and trims within price points for products.
• Approves strike-offs, handlooms, and knit-downs.
• Leads in the print direction and selection of artwork
• Creates the flat sketch designs for new and enhanced existing products
• Collaborates with the merchandise team to create new product placemats for floor set visuals
• Travels as needed to develop the product.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• College degree in fine arts or fashion design, or equivalent work experience in a design related field preferred.
• 8 – 10 years’ experience in design product and fabrication knowledge.
• Basic working knowledge of the technical aspects of the assigned category, ability to design around concepts and to design flat sketches, technical and computer skills, design and color sense, presentation, persuasion, organization, time management, written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Photo Shop a plus
• Extremely flexible and adaptable
• Experience with Intimates or sleepwear is preferred
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, detail oriented, team oriented and creative 

• Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.
• On-site amenities: Daycare, Grab & Go Store, Coffee Shop, the Local Kitchen, fitness center, free garage parking, golf simulator, arcade, pickleball courts, and vibrant co-working spaces, meeting rooms and wellness rooms. 
• Exciting location: Our corporate office is located in the heart of Legacy West, a vibrant new development in Plano, Texas, with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
• Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success.