Responsible for developing the Gap Men’s line under the direction of the VP of design, including woven tops & bottoms, outerwear, fleece, knits & tees, & sweaters.
Lead men’s design team through all aspects of the product design process from conception through final production including all follow through. As a leader, must be a good team coach, process driven and focused on developing a motivated, high performing team.
Conduct in depth seasonal competitive research on fabric, wash and fit. Prepare conceptual presentations with information and inspiration gathered from on- line research, vintage shopping, fabric sourcing, market and social media research. Provide style and line assortment recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, new concepts.
Translate trend research into ideas for product designs through sketches using Adobe Illustrator, Miro, Photoshop, etc.
Develop overall design vision and concept for product areas following merchant line plans & strategies and within assigned price points.
Support design team, production, and R&D fabric team on seasonal fabric & wash development and preparation. Lead design team in pulling wash standards, curate wash and fabric ranges, & communicate direction each season through concept mapping.
Lead design team & CAD designers in seasonal print & pattern development and color palette curation.
Support preparation of seasonal presentations and work with cross functional partners to meet all calendar deadlines and milestones across all men’s product categories.
Work with technical designers & production partners to ensure design integrity is met and design packages are complete and accurate.
Manage fittings and work closely with tech team on sample execution.
Manage men’s design process calendar and communicate expectations and deliverables to design team members.
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 customer experience.
Responsible for follow through of final decision making, ensuring the department develops within design metrics & meets auc targets each season.
In-depth knowledge of Men’s apparel construction techniques and processes
Strong knowledge of fabrics and wash capabilities
Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color and understand how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter
BA in Fashion Design or Equivalent
Minimum 5 years of design management experience
Excellent leadership/management skills- Ability to lead, influence and develop a high performing team of designers.
Collaborative, energetic, motivating, and willing to contribute to a team dynamic.
Ability to set overall creative tone and lead creative design process
Proven excellent presentation and negotiation skills
Understanding of merchandising and line plan assortment.
A great communicator.
Ability to work in a fast paced, process driven, collaborative environment with the ability to multi-task and shift priorities and product focus.
Agile and willing to take on new responsibilities and brand projects including but not limited to Brand collaborations.
Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel. Able to sketch in Illustrator.
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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.
