Trend Manager

JCPenney; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Term life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with Company match

Associate discount on Catalyst Brands

Job summary

J.C. Penney Company, Inc. seeks a Trend Manager - Women's to drive trend research and translate fashion insights into assortments. You will manage seasonal trend presentation, stay current on trends, and work across Women's categories including tailoring, dressy, casual and sport.

Travel domestically and internationally to gather inspiration and present findings to the team. The role requires 5-7 years in trend/design, strong PowerPoint/Adobe skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree preferred.
• 5-7 years' experience in trend and/or design.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Keynote, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative with ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to multi-task with effective time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Research seasonal trend including color, fabric, print and pattern, silhouette, and key looks.
• Work on production for seasonal trend presentation.
• Stay current on fashion trends through various sources.
• Demonstrate knowledge across Women's lifestyles and categories.
• Identify trend and present to manager.
• Travel domestically and internationally to find inspiration and translate insights.

Skills

PowerPoint

Keynote

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

4-year college degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Trend Manager - Women's

J.C. Penney Company, Inc.

New York, NY

JCPenney, one of the nation’s largest apparel and home retailers, combines an expansive footprint of nearly 870 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico with a powerful e-commerce site, jcp.com, to deliver style and value for all hard-working American families. At every touchpoint, customers will discover stylish merchandise at incredible value from an extensive portfolio of private, exclusive and national brands. Reinforcing this shopping experience is the customer service and warrior spirit of approximately 98,000 associates across the globe, all driving toward the Company's mission to help customers find what they love for less time, money and effort. We're looking for motivated, talented individuals who can emerge as Warriors in our organization.

The Trend Manager will report to the Trend Director and research and report on key fashion trends. The Trend Manager will manage the process of driving trend into assortments and interpret fashion trends into JCPenney lifestyle needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research seasonal trend including: color, fabric, print and pattern, silhouette, and key looks.
• Works on production for seasonal trend presentation.
• Stays current on fashion trends through competitive shopping, fashion services, industry contracts, blogs, street style, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge across Women's lifestyles and categories, including tailoring, dressy, casual and sport.
• Identifies trend and presents to manager.
• Travels domestically and internationally to find inspiration and translates information on a timely basis to present to the team.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• 4-year College degree preferred.
• Prior experience in Women's trend or design required.
• 5-7 years' experience in trend and/or design.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative nature with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to multi-task with effective time-management skills.

What you get:

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

About JCPenney:

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers’ everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2024, JCPenney celebrates 122 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement.

Pay Range

USD $89,100.00 - USD $162,000.00 /Yr.