Assistant Designer

Ability to develop an understanding and skills in researching category, trend, and customer preferences.

Presentation Skills: Competency in preparing presentation materials and setting up for design-led meetings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong skills for actively participating in cross-functional team meetings, summarizing action points for the manager, and collaborating closely with team leaders to meet deadlines.

Relationship Building: Establish relationships and maintain regular communication with cross-functional partners throughout the development cycle.

Adaptability and Learning: Willingness to learn on the job, identify opportunities, and develop an assortment.

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Design programs.

PLM Knowledge: Working knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) is a plus.

Color and Print Sense: Strong color sense and print sense, with the ability to view and differentiate the color spectrum.

Who You Are

• Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy's aspires to achieve every day in every way.
• Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply. Experience in retail or design internships preferred.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Ability to create flat mechanical sketches for design development packages, work with Adobe and CLO programs for style, color, and pattern development, and participate in creating and distributing tech packages.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, crucial for effective collaboration and achieving results.