Research global markets in order to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, product categories and competitive inspiration.
Develop concepts and sketches for product line and advocates for design ideas by presenting to internal leadership and cross functional partners .
Develop strong internal cross functional relationships with Merchandising, Production, Technical design, Gap Inc Sourcing (GIS), Visual Merchandising and Marketing to ensure product concept to store and site execution is a seamless experience.
Partner with Production and Tech Design to create tech packs and communicate vision behind fit and product design, ensuring execution, quality, and desired margin targets are achieved.
Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner
Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope.
Responsible for sketch callouts and communicating desired fit and aesthetic to tech design and maintaining sketch updates and specifications (i.e. trims, wash, etc..)
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment, with the ability to juggle multiple seasons at one time and track development deadlines
Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color and understand how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter
Thorough knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color use, sewing techniques, and trim; applied knowledge of garment construction methods to design process.
Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel
Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner
Skills Required
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, collaborative environment and manage multiple seasons/deadlines
- Elevated sense of style, aesthetic, color, and ability to translate trends through brand lens
- Thorough knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, sewing techniques, and trims
- Experience in knitwear design and garment construction methods applied to design process
- Sketching and concept development for product lines and presenting design ideas
- Create and maintain tech packs and communicate fit and design specifications to Tech Design and Production
- Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to present problem analysis and recommended solutions clearly and creatively
What We Do
In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and it grew to become one of the world’s most iconic brands. Today we’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. We have headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, San Francisco. Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. Our clothes are crafted with care, with focused attention to thoughtful design. We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next. Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes.” They wanted to support the people who ran their company, to be active in their communities, and to have a positive impact on the world. Their vision helped transform retail, and we’re still following their lead. We stand for freedom and possibility for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies and genders.
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