Associate Textile Designer

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At Macy's, Inc. we're on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. This is our Mission Every One. We know that each person here is unique. So we respect and invest in each individual to create growth, pride, and satisfaction. If we are able to bring our whole selves to work, it translates into a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all to benefit from. Our success will be built on amazing colleagues, working together.

 

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Associate Textile Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in hand painting and hand drawing,and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) is essential, as the role involves seamlessly integrating traditional artistic techniques with modern digital tools to create innovative textile designs.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to the conceptualization and execution of designs that align with brand aesthetics and market trends. Attention to detail, a passion for textiles, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment are key to succeeding in this role.

If you have a keen eye for design, a talent for blending artistic and technical skills, and a portfolio that showcases your creativity, we’d love to hear from you!

 

What You Will Do

• Participate in trend and category research, including the retail market, and identify cultural trends and their impact on the fashion industry. Source inspiration from runways and unique outlets such as museums, vintage stores, and tradeshows.
• Support strategic meetings by recommending print and pattern assortments for key resources, design, and team management.
• Develop direction for vendor tools, including print and graphic guidelines for the brand.
• Create artwork and colorways for specific product categories, ensuring alignment with the overall vision and maintaining artistic and brand DNA in collaboration with the Senior Textile Designer.
• 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.
• Create accurate pattern repeats.
• Develop pitches and supply print and color chips for development packages.
• Adhere to the seasonal time and action calendar to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and manage workload expectations.
• Conduct competitive shopping for trend and research development.
• Maintain and organize the file structure within the brand for both external and internal partners, using SharePoint and PLM.
• Process and save print studio files.
• Maintain industry connections to discover new business opportunities and ideas, representing and supporting Macy’s brand while building relationships.
• Regularly communicate with design and product management teams to gather input and share print and pattern development direction.
• Collaborate daily with overseas offices to share print and pattern development information.
• Serve as an emerging leader in the design community by mentoring assistant designers (where applicable), leading peers, managing upward, and gaining influence across the organization.
• Inspire, motivate, and influence others to drive high performance.
• Engage the team by examining current practices and encouraging creative thinking to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Confidently assert ideas and persuade others in a clear, composed manner, tailoring messages for the audience to gain support and commitment.
• Embrace risk-taking and celebrate it, regardless of the outcome.
• Exhibit a collaborative, consultative style and build trust and relationships across all levels and functions of the organization.
• Demonstrate resilience, tenacity, and high energy, bouncing back quickly from adversity.
• Approach change with realistic optimism, persisting through challenges and setbacks.

 

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