Old Navy Hiring – Senior Designer Womens Performance

Job Description:Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you’re choosing a different path. From day one, we’ve been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we’re family. Job Responsibilities:Sets overall direction in the conceptual development of the Women’s Performance Lifestyle product line.In conjunction with Product Development management, responsible for visualizing and determining strategic direction of business; accountable for process improvement, growing business and seeking opportunities to positively affect division/company.Fully responsible for ensuring that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interprets international/domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy.Oversees selection of fabric and trim.Fully responsible for managing staff in all aspects of entire product design process to include market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, and fit.Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates staff.Responsible for managing and providing creative direction to design staff.Fully responsible for identifying and executing opportunities for process improvement through subordinate staff members.Provides overall recommendations and sets tone regarding style and fit of product(s) during presentation.Ensures consistency of look between differing businesses (e.g., adult/kid, accessory/apparel, active/mainline).Job Requirements:In-depth knowledge of design techniques and processesAbility to set overall creative tone and lead creative design processExcellent sense of style and colorProven excellent presentation and negotiation skillsAbility to deal with managerial issuesBA in Fashion Design or EquivalentQualification & Experience:7-10 years of design experience.Minimum 4 years of management experienceExtensive Technical Performance knowledgeExcellent leadership/management skillsJob Details:Company: Old NavyVacancy Type: Full TimeJob Location: Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here