by Job Title: Vice President, Design
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Description:
- Develop the overall vision, strategy, and execution plan for the product development process to add diversity to the assortment
- Initiate and manage product development and design from concept to completion
- Work with the President, Merchandise Buying, Merchants, and Buying teams in a creative capacity, promoting the possibilities for new product based on knowledge of trend, materials and sourcing
- Oversee high-level direction and approve tactical, administrative or operational policies and resource allocation decisions to ensure achievement of objectives
- Provide creative direction for overall product development strategy by interpreting concepts and trends as they relate to market demands, company image and business strategy
- Create original design concepts to ensure products meet merchandising assortment plan, consumer expectation and price points
- Execute a well-strategized seasonal concept/color/theme into product development plan within calendar deadlines
Qualifications: - 10+ years’ experience in merchandising
- 7+ years of leadership experience, overseeing senior leaders and their teams
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred
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