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Old Navy · 2 months ago

Associate Designer, Women’s Accessories

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$67K/yr - $85K/yr

Old Navy is on a mission to democratize fashion and create high-quality essentials for the whole family. The Associate Designer for Women’s Accessories will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and on-trend accessory designs that reflect customer insights and seasonal trends.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyle

Responsibilities

Research global markets to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, and techniques—especially in cold weather accessories—and translate insights into compelling product ideas

Develop and present sketches and concepts that align with the brand’s design vision while staying open and adaptable to feedback and changing business needs

Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, Gap Inc. Sourcing (GIS), Visual Merchandising, and Marketing to bring concepts to life seamlessly from design to store and site

Partner with Product Development and vendors to create accurate tech packs in the PLM system, clearly communicating design intent, materials, fit, and construction details

Support fit sessions and proactively solve design or construction challenges with a positive, solution-oriented mindset

Manage sketch updates, callouts, and specifications (including materials, trims, washes, and color) in digital systems and maintain version accuracy

Participate in diverse, fast-paced projects and assignments with enthusiasm, creativity, and adaptability

Manage samples and materials, ensuring accurate organization for the Accessories Design team

Qualification

Adobe IllustratorPhotoshopPLM systemsMicrosoft ExcelFashion trend analysisAesthetic sensePrintPattern design3D product creationProblem-solvingCommunicationCreativityAdaptability

Required

Optimistic and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple overlapping development calendars

Possess a strong aesthetic sense and the ability to interpret fashion and lifestyle trends through the lens of the Old Navy customer and brand DNA

Passionate about accessories design, with a particular interest in socks and cold weather items

Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM systems, and Microsoft Excel

Knowledgeable in silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color, and trim details with an ability to apply garment construction principles to the design process

A clear and confident communicator who simplifies complex ideas

A natural problem-solver who remains positive and curious when faced with challenges

Strong eye for print and pattern

Preferred

Experience with 3D product creation is a plus

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

Old Navy

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Old Navy offers shoppers with an online platform to find and purchase from among a collection of apparel stores in California. It is a sub-organization of Gap.

Founded in 1994