Senior Designer - Juniors SO

Location: Kohl's Corporate Offices (0900)

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Role Specific Information

Job Description

About the Role

As Senior Designer, you will lead and guide the design of timely seasonal assortments that align with the brand’s position and target customers. You will also oversee the development process for large or multiple brands within a division.

What You’ll Do

• Lead concept development of the brand and provide direction to the team in building and evolving the brand

• Oversee tech packs, trim sheets and design packages and ensure accurate data entry into Product Lifecycle Management

• Present designs and actionable recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners 

• Influence cross-functional partners in product direction

• Partner with Trend and Design Team to prioritize trends for areas of responsibility and share creative ideas

• Research and remain current with trends, innovations and industry developments through travel, events and networking

• Foster an environment of idea-sharing and collaboration, determining adoption strategies

• Manage direct reports, systems and projects to achieve business goals per Kohl's policies and practices

• Prepare and analyze unit plans and reports

• Provide influential leadership to impact operational results, creating an effective work environment

• Develop a shared vision, set clear objectives, encourage teamwork, recognize outstanding performance and maintain transparent communication

• Develop staff through coaching, performance feedback, assessments and development plans

• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• Effective multitasking abilities with a focus on managing multiple priorities

• Strategic, creative and innovative thinker 

• In-depth knowledge of product and accessory business, including competitive landscape awareness

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and CAD or similar programs 

• International and domestic travel

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field

• 8-10 years of design experience

• Previous retail experience

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

• Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section

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Physical/Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to discern color