Associate Designer - On 34th

Macy's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Macy's is seeking an Associate Designer to bring dynamic creativity to the product development process. You will collaborate with leaders to create cohesive presentations and contribute to design decisions across materials, colors, and styles using Adobe and CLO.

As an emerging leader, you will inspire a one-team mindset, participate in meetings, and respond to customer feedback while supporting Macy's brand and design community.

Qualifications

• Create original designs with a strong creative vision.
• Collaborate with leaders to produce cohesive presentations (boards, tear sheets, CADS).
• Partner with Senior Designer/Design Director on product designs and strategy.
• Utilize Adobe and CLO for style, color and pattern development.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust skills in researching categories, trends and customer preferences, and communicate findings.
• Create original designs as a motivated designer.
• Collaborate to produce boards, tear sheets, CADS and samples to sell the collection.
• Work with Senior Designer/Design Director to align designs with strategy and merchandise objectives.
• Select styles, materials, trims and colors that fit program plans with leadership support.
• Develop sketches and development packages and provide feedback on samples.

Skills

Creative Design

Collaboration & Presentation

Product Development

Decision-Making

Technical Proficiency

Tools

Adobe

CLO

Job description

Be part of an amazing story

Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions...about inspiring stores and irresistible products...about the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Associate, Designer exudes dynamic and passionate creativity while proficiently 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.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Skills You Will Need

• 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