Associate Textile Designer - Baby
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![]() United States, New York, New York | |
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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 Textile Designer plays a key role on the Design team at Macy's, where they have the opportunity to think, dream, and create. Macy's values original design and intentional product creation, fostering an environment that supports designers who are visionaries and leaders. As an emerging leader within a brand or area, the Associate Textile Designer builds strong relationships and develops ownership skills, contributing to a Design community that values innovation and teamwork. What You Will Do
Skills You Will Need Trend and Cultural Awareness: Ability to conduct thorough trend and category research, identify cultural trends, and understand their impact on the fashion industry. Sourcing inspiration from various outlets, including runways, museums, vintage stores, and tradeshows. Design Proficiency: Expertise in creating and recoloring prints, jacquards, embroidery, embellishments, yarn dyes, and graphics. Strong color sense, print sense, and the ability to hand paint or illustrate as needed. Familiarity with creating pattern repeats and "companion" prints. Artistic and Brand Alignment: Ability to develop artwork and colorways for specific product categories, ensuring consistency with the overall brand vision and collaborating with the Senior Textile Designer to maintain artistic and brand DNA. Technical Skills: Proficiency in MAC operations, MS Office, Excel, Kaledo, Ned, Procreate, and Adobe Design programs. A working knowledge of PLM is a plus. Must have the ability to differentiate the color spectrum. Communication and Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design needs and collaborate effectively with design and product management teams, overseas offices, and cross-functional partners. Leadership and Teamwork: Ability to mentor assistant designers, manage upward, and influence peers. Motivates others to drive high performance and encourages creative thinking within the team. Exhibits collaborative and consultative leadership. Organization and Time Management: Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, adhere to the seasonal calendar, and maintain an organized file structure. Adaptability and Resilience: Demonstrates resilience, high energy, and the ability to quickly recover from setbacks. Comfortable taking risks and embracing change with optimism. Self-Starter: Able to work independently with minimal supervision while ensuring regular, dependable attendance and punctuality. Who You Are
What We Can Offer You Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities. Some additional benefits we offer include:
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here. About Us This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives. Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today! This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. MERCH00 |