Senior, Textile Designer

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 Senior Textile Designer serves as a brand ambassador and category expert with strong leadership skills on Macy’s Design team. They have the opportunity to think, dream, and create original designs that align with Macy’s values of intentional product creation. Macy’s supports designers within a community that fosters innovation and teamwork.

The Senior Textile Designer leads by example, driving the creative vision and strategy for their category. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all designs are aligned with the brand’s DNA and meet business objectives. Additionally, they mentor junior designers, inspiring innovation and guiding the creative process to produce market-leading products.

What You Will Do

• Align with the Design Director on trend and category research, including the retail market. Identify cultural trends and their impact on the fashion industry, sourcing inspiration from runways and unique outlets such as museums, vintage stores, and tradeshows.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision with a progressive, customer-centric approach, while delivering on sales and profit objectives. This role requires leveraging technical expertise to identify opportunities and develop a competitive assortment.
• Effectively lead through complexity, with a strong focus on both vision and speed.
• Collaborate with the Textile Director of Design on trend research for Seasonal Prep and Concept milestone meetings, specifically for print, colorways, embellishments, graphics, and new ornamental treatments.
• Participate in strategic meetings, providing recommended print and pattern assortments.
• Partner with colorists to review strike-offs and make necessary artwork revisions.
• Recolor and design prints, jacquards, embroidery, embellishments, yarn dyes, and graphics.
• Prepare print boards and set up presentations for market.
• Assist in designing companion prints and creating proper pattern repeats.
• Create pitches and supply print and color chips for development packages.
• Follow the seasonal time and action calendar to meet deadlines and manage workload expectations.
• Conduct competitive shopping (domestically and internationally) and take action to address competitive challenges.
• Stay up to date on new technologies, techniques, and tools for print design.
• Modify the print/pattern assortment based on buyer and customer feedback.
• Help identify key prints and patterns for each classification.
• Maintain adherence to the seasonal time and action calendar for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintain an industry presence to build connections, explore new business opportunities, and generate ideas. Represent and support the Macy’s brand while cultivating relationships.
• Communicate extensively with design, color, buying, and product teams.
• Regularly share input and print/pattern development direction with design and buying teams.
• Communicate daily with overseas offices to coordinate print/pattern development.
• Select and approve patterns, scales, and colors.
• Use design programs for style, color, and pattern development.
• Practice open and clear communication, value keeping others informed, and make decisions confidently and concisely.
• Exhibit a collaborative style, establish trust and build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization.
• Build engaged and highly functional teams, with a focus on developing and coaching the CAD design team, identifying and motivating talent.
• Comfortable taking risks and celebrating risk-taking, regardless of the outcome.
• Track and coach the team’s development, regularly meet with team members to discuss progress, opportunities, and achievements.
• Demonstrate resilience, tenacity, and high energy, bouncing back quickly from adversity.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills You Will Need

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