Senior Fashion Designer-Kids Product Development (102547)

Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide, operating four major divisions -- Marmaxx (T.J. Maxx and Marshalls) and HomeGoods in the United States; TJX Canada (Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls); and TJX Europe (T.K. Maxx and HomeSense) and three e-commerce sites (tjmaxx.com, sierratradingpost.com and tkmaxx.com). With over $29 billion in revenues in 2014, more than 3,300 stores, and approximately 198,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be key to our growth and success in the future.

Senior Designer- Product Development for Kids Separate Knit Tops and Sleepwear

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages and develops private label apparel design and artwork for private label collection within Kids Sperate Knit Tops and Sleepwear
• Executes according to the strategic merchandise plan.
• Develops strong customer service and working relationships with the Buyers, other employees within the Product Development Team and external service partners.
• Continually researches color and trend information.
• Communicates a compelling vision.
• Travels domestically and overseas to shop fashion trends and attend print and fabric shows.
• Develops concept boards, sketch library, designs artwork and selects standards using trend and color services.
• Selects and purchases original artwork and negotiates pricing.
• Selects, negotiates, manages and evaluates in-house freelance services.
• Ensures deadlines are met.
• Inspires, directs and develops direct reports.

Skill Requirements:

• Degree in Fashion Design preferred.
• No less then 7-10 years of design experience eith for a manufacturer or retailer, and no less then 2-4 years of management experience.
• Prefer a background in kids but necessary
• Must have knowledge of prints.
• Previous international business travel a must.
• Must be highly detail oriented, organized, the ability to set standards and execute, as well as having a strong sense of priority and follow through skills.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong sense of fashion, trends, design and construction.
• Ability to work in a team driven atmosphere with the ability to flex to personality styles and build strong working relationships internally and externally.
• Previous working experience with trend/color/concept services.
• Strong sketching skills, as well as PC skills including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

What's In It For You?

At the TJX Companies, Inc., conveniently located directly off both the Mass Pike and Route 9, you'll not
only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits
that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance,
Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

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TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Posting Notes: Framingham || Massachusetts