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We’re proud to be a place for passionate people to learn, grow, and build empowered careers.\nPosition Objective\nThis position is responsible for building and developing a product category.This role works closely with teams to create the seasonal concept direction, line plan style needs, adhering to margin requirements, and completion of all facets of the development of product.Manages brand integrity through internal and external design partnerships.This position has a creative eye for product with the ability to drive business forward.\nFunctional Responsibilities\nDevelops product and partners with those designing other categories to ensure cohesive design direction. \nWorks with the cross functional teams (CFT) to coordinate assortments for presentation through print artwork, fabric, silhouette, outfit coordination and presentation boards. \nManages multiple seasons at different stages of development, while understanding the PLC development calendar and ensuring teams are adhering to the T&A. \nExecutes development interpretation and communicates creative packages and deadlines to internal and external teams. \nExecutes against timelines on PLC development calendar and line plan needs. \nCoordinates visual boards and samples to drive newness to the brand. \nPrepares and assists in seasonal product reviews to senior management and merchant team by creating line presentation and concept boards. \nPartners with sourcing to identify yardage and color needs for development samples. \nManages fabric development and seasonal presentation for core category in partnership with raw materials. \nShops stores to identify trends relative to the business and purchases samples that our applicable to our customer. \nWorks closely with cross functional teams to compliment and coordinate process, procedures, and development needs/packages.\nMay attend fit sessions in partnership with technical design for styling and aesthetic comments/input. \nMay present at design meetings. \nMay create artwork for embellishments, plaid and stripes, and mock up projects.\nValues individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best. \nThis position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree required, 4 year college degree in Design \nRequired Qualifications\n5-7 years’ experience in design within the retail industry, preferably contemporary market \nExcellent managerial, organization and leadership skills \nExcellent verbal and visual communication skills \nNavigate and lead through change \nStrong knowledge Fit and construction \nHand on/ Dynamic team player \nStrong listening skills \nComputer proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator , Excel, and Word \nAbility to create or visualize an idea and produce a design by hand or using CAD a plus\nPast experience in business/design with solid understanding of details and trims. Solid understanding of Fit, fabrics, finishes and construction a plus\nInDesign and Micrograph experience preferred\nLocation:\nCorporate FAS Retail Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928Position Type:\nRegular/Full timeEqual Employment Opportunity\nThe Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. 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