Gap Inc. · 21 hours ago
Director, Executive Search
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$182K/yr - $237K/yrGap Inc. is a company that bridges the gaps in the world through its iconic brands. They are seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Executive Search to lead the future of leadership hiring, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals and creating a diverse pipeline of executive talent.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the creation of a centralized Executive Search function to support VP+ hiring across the enterprise, ensuring leadership recruitment aligns with long-term business goals
Translate business priorities into actionable talent strategies that strengthen leadership pipelines and drive organizational success
Set strategic direction for Executive Search by translating long-term business objectives into actionable talent plans
Manage an Executive Search Team and the full life cycle of executive recruitment, from strategic intake and market mapping to candidate engagement, assessment, and onboarding
Build trusted partnerships internally and externally to accelerate innovation in executive sourcing and expand leadership impact across Gap Inc
Provide market intelligence and domain expertise to guide senior leaders in talent decisions, ensuring executive hires reflect Gap Inc. values and customer expectations
Develop innovative search solutions to address evolving retail business needs and deliver high impact recruiting outcomes
Represent the company externally by cultivating strategic relationships with partners through results-driven collaboration
Build and sustain an inclusive network of executive talent to support enterprise wide hiring decisions
Establish future-focused relationships with passive executive talent by assessing leadership potential and brand alignment, ensuring a proactive pipeline
Deliver and communicate consistent metrics and results to senior leaders, providing data analysis to support individual needs of business partners or executives
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated success leading executive search or senior-level recruitment in complex, global organizations
Expertise in VP+ and C-suite sourcing across multiple functions and industries
Strong ability to translate business objectives into actionable talent strategies that drive measurable impact
Proven track record of building diverse leadership pipelines and advancing inclusive hiring practices
Deep knowledge of executive sourcing methodologies, market intelligence, and competitive talent landscapes
Skilled in advising senior leaders and influencing decisions at the highest levels of the organization
Experience designing and implementing scalable, data-informed recruiting solutions that enhance operational excellence
Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic storytelling skills to position the company as an employer of choice
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment while balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution
Leadership capability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams within talent acquisition or executive search
Benefits
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Company
Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (105)
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2020 (80)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2020-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Dickson
Chief Executive Officer
Sven Gerjets
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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