Assistant Designer

About This Role

This Assistant Designer role at Macy's allows individuals to learn the company's culture, brand aesthetics, and principles while actively contributing to the design process. It focuses on developing skills in trend research, strategic vision execution, and collaboration within a supportive design community. This position is ideal for visionaries seeking to innovate and grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding and skills in researching category, trend, and customer preferences
• Assist the Design Team in aligning with the Private Brand direction by incorporating materials, trims, silhouettes, colors, and patterns
• Expand design knowledge by supporting the team in executing a strategic vision with a progressive, customer-centric approach
• Assist in preparing presentation materials and set-up for design-led meetings
• Contribute to in-season design changes for the department and vendors
• Actively participate in cross-functional team meetings, summarizing action points for the manager
• Collaborate closely with the people leader to meet deadlines and understand priority and workload expectations
• Assist and develop skills in creating flat mechanical sketches for design development packages
• Participate in creating and distributing tech packages
• Assist in approving strike-offs, samples, and other development materials
• Acquire skills in using Adobe and CLO programs for style, color, and pattern development
• Review and provide feedback on development samples
• Establish relationships and maintain regular communication with cross-functional partners throughout the development cycle

Requirements

• Ability to develop an understanding and skills in researching category, trend, and customer preferences
• Competency in preparing presentation materials and setting up for design-led meetings
• Strong skills for actively participating in cross-functional team meetings
• Ability to create flat mechanical sketches for design development packages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Design programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn on the job, identify opportunities, and develop an assortment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
• Experience in retail or design internships preferred

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
• Strong color sense and print sense, with the ability to view and differentiate the color spectrum
• Experience in retail or design internships preferred

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits