Senior Designer- Product Development (112402) - Full-time

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.

Summary

Manages and develops private label apparel design and artwork for specific product classifications. Executes according to the strategic merchandise plan as determined by manager. Develops strong customer service and working relationships with internal and external contacts. Communicates a compelling vision. Inspires and develops direct reports. Consistently shops all levels of stores including our own for fashion/trends/color direction and value. Major Areas of Responsibility

• Manages design activities surrounding selected Private Label programs. Continually researches Color & Trend information. Has full knowledge of competitive products/brands. Independently travels domestically and overseas to retail shop and attend print and fabric shows. Interprets design concepts and develops them into new products. Develops concept boards, sketch library, designs artwork and selects standards using trend and color services. Selects and purchases original artwork and negotiates pricing.
  
  
• Designs, develops and executes technically accurate artwork for TJX’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. Offers strategic/cost effective solutions as needed.
  
  
• Selects, negotiates, 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.
  
  
• Oversees and maintains trend information, retail information, color and resource library.
  
  
• Provides appropriate direction and support to associates. Sets goals and measures progress against them. Conducts performance reviews through ongoing feedback and documentation.
  
  
• Performs special projects, as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Formal 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
• Understanding of apparel retail merchandising
• Envisions the future and anticipates trends and their implications for the company Demonstrates expertise in their functional area
• Creates a positive environment in which a diverse workforce can thrive Ability to sketch
• Knowledge of trend/color/concept services
  
  

Minimum Experience Required

• 5 - 7 years in Product Development with emphasis on designing apparel
• International travel experience needed
• Management experience a plus
  
  

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