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10180-Product Development Designer (110617)
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Framingham, MA Framingham, Massachusetts |
About this job
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. Our brands include T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the United States; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; T.K. Maxx in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as HomeSense and tkmaxx.com in the U.K.; and Trade Secret in Australia. With nearly $31 billion in revenues in 2015, more than 3,600 stores, and approximately 216,000 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.
PD Designer (contract position)
Job Summary:
Works with the Senior Designer to develop private label apparel design and artwork for specific product classifications. Executes according to the strategic merchandise plan. Develops strong customer service and working relationships with internal and external contacts. Consistently shops all levels of stores including our own for fashion/trends/color direction and value.
Major Areas of Responsibility
In conjunction with the Senior Designer designs activities surrounding selected Private Label programs. Continually researches Color & Trend information. Has knowledge of competitive products/brands. Travels domestically and overseas to retail shop, attend print and fabric shows. Interprets design concepts and develops them into new products. Develops concept boards, sketch library, designs artwork and selects color using trend and color services. Selects and purchases original artwork.
Designs, develops and executes technically accurate artwork for Marmaxx’s private label programs, working with the Product Development team from the concept meeting through the prototype process and artwork execution. Updates the status of multiple projects, anticipating problems and devising solutions.
Selects, manages and evaluates in-house freelance services for artwork development. Ensures strict deadlines are met. Provides direction and delegates projects to freelancers based on ability.
Preforms special projects, as assigned.
Resolves issues as they arise in a timely manner.
Ability to prioritize work load
Acts with Integrity.
Researches and recommends color and trend services
Develops and designs original artwork for Private Label Apparel & Hangtag Labels
Purchases artwork and development samples within R & D budget
Recommends appropriate creative direction
Education:
Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience
Minimum job skills:
PC skills including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop, IGrafix, U4ia, Prima Vision
Detail oriented
Effective communication skills
Developed fashion sense for clothing design and construction
Ability to communicate and interpret conceptual design ideas
Strong organizational and follow through skills
Works well in a team environment
Ability to handle multiple projects
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrates expertise in their functional area
Ability to sketch
Knowledge of trend/color/concept services
Minimum experience
3+ years in Product Development with emphasis on designing apparel
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.
Click Here for a full list of the benefits of working for The TJX Companies, Inc.
TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Posting Notes: Framingham || Massachusetts
PD Designer (contract position)
Job Summary:
Works with the Senior Designer to develop private label apparel design and artwork for specific product classifications. Executes according to the strategic merchandise plan. Develops strong customer service and working relationships with internal and external contacts. Consistently shops all levels of stores including our own for fashion/trends/color direction and value.
Major Areas of Responsibility
In conjunction with the Senior Designer designs activities surrounding selected Private Label programs. Continually researches Color & Trend information. Has knowledge of competitive products/brands. Travels domestically and overseas to retail shop, attend print and fabric shows. Interprets design concepts and develops them into new products. Develops concept boards, sketch library, designs artwork and selects color using trend and color services. Selects and purchases original artwork.
Designs, develops and executes technically accurate artwork for Marmaxx’s private label programs, working with the Product Development team from the concept meeting through the prototype process and artwork execution. Updates the status of multiple projects, anticipating problems and devising solutions.
Selects, manages and evaluates in-house freelance services for artwork development. Ensures strict deadlines are met. Provides direction and delegates projects to freelancers based on ability.
Preforms special projects, as assigned.
Resolves issues as they arise in a timely manner.
Ability to prioritize work load
Acts with Integrity.
Researches and recommends color and trend services
Develops and designs original artwork for Private Label Apparel & Hangtag Labels
Purchases artwork and development samples within R & D budget
Recommends appropriate creative direction
Education:
Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience
Minimum job skills:
PC skills including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop, IGrafix, U4ia, Prima Vision
Detail oriented
Effective communication skills
Developed fashion sense for clothing design and construction
Ability to communicate and interpret conceptual design ideas
Strong organizational and follow through skills
Works well in a team environment
Ability to handle multiple projects
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrates expertise in their functional area
Ability to sketch
Knowledge of trend/color/concept services
Minimum experience
3+ years in Product Development with emphasis on designing apparel
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.
Click Here for a full list of the benefits of working for The TJX Companies, Inc.
TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Posting Notes: Framingham || Massachusetts
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