Associate Designer: Creative, Collaborative & Trend-Driven

Bloomingdale's Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Eight holidays

Health and wellness coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Macy's in New York is seeking an Associate Designer to translate trends into cohesive product designs and lead with a creative mindset. You will collaborate with design leaders, develop styles and materials, and use Illustrator and CLO to build compelling collections.

You will work with cross-functional teams to align with merchandising goals, participate in reviews, mentor juniors, and contribute to Macy's brand storytelling across seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of industry experience.
• Proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO and PLM.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Creative design

Collaboration

Product development

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

CLO

PLM

Job description

Macy's in New York is seeking an Associate Designer to translate trends into cohesive product designs and lead with a creative mindset. You will collaborate with design leaders, develop styles and materials, and use Illustrator and CLO to build compelling collections.

You will work with cross-functional teams to align with merchandising goals, participate in reviews, mentor juniors, and contribute to Macy's brand storytelling across seasons.