Designer - Women's Tek Gear

Role Specific Information

Job Description

About the Role

As a Designer, you will oversee the design of multiple categories or a large brand, crafting an assortment that aligns with brand positioning and appeals to the target customer.

What You’ll Do

• Build, create and maintain tech packs, trim sheets and design packages

• Ensure accurate data entry into Product Lifecycle Management 

• Collaborate closely with Senior Designer and Design Director in the conceptual development of the brand

• Provide direction for color and art development to artists

• Present designs in meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product direction

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

• Research the domestic market to identify new trends, fabrics, techniques, etc. and complete pre-packages

• Meet with vendors for sourcing of fabric and trim and review seasonal concept direction

• Ensure product consistency with market trends and business strategy

• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and CAD or similar programs

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field

• 5-7 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