Designer, Dream Angels

Description

The Designer will be responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for mid to high volume categories/collections, typically with a focus on our core bra business. Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style, color/print, fit and fabric for new/existing product lines. Researches and interprets fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the product lines/brand. Demonstrates a passion for the brand, inspires individuals and relies on managerial skills to plan and accomplish goals. Manages works under minimal supervision, exercising a moderate degree of scope/decision-making.

Why You Belong Here

At Victoria’s Secret, we acknowledge your value. We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business. We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.

Your Impact

• Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
• Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, fit and fabric
• Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization
• Implement processes to understand/anticipate the needs of the customer in order to exceed customer expectations and readily react to their needs
• Deliver product designs with flawless execution; achieving goals with speed, agility and acute attention to detail
• Identify and recommend resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and conduct ongoing competitor research/trend analysis
• Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising, Marketing, and Product Development
• Present designs to internal leader/team as well as key cross-functional partners
• Execute design sketches/prototypes and provide specifications
• Create detailed tech packs, focusing on construction, drapes and finishing techniques to ensure first prototypes come in accurate and in line with brand's expectations. Update BOMs in Centric and ensure accuracy.
• Update linesheets throughout the season, both with sketches and color and ensure all information is accurate by collaborating with cross functional teams (including Color & Print, PD, Graphics teams).
• Anticipate/solve potential issues and provide conflict resolution
• Manage, develop, and inspire junior design talent
• Build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships
• Assess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery
• Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence
  
  

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Minimum Salary: $95,000.00

Maximum Salary: $144,375.00

VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment
• Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance
• Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines
• Strong understanding and design including fit, construction and fabrics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in Centric a plus
• Customer service philosophy
• Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach and effective cross-functional communication
• Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
• Solid communication and presentation skills
• Experience and passion to motivate and develop talent
• Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility in a rapidly moving culture
• Flexible and creative problem solver
• Personal professionalism and accountability
• Moderate domestic and minimal international travel
  
  

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.