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Assistant Designer

Location: New York, NY, United States -
Job ID: 1119637
Corporate Positions
Product Development & Sourcing
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $56,250.00 - $93,750.00
Date Updated: Oct 12, 2024

General Description

Assistant Designer - Product Development & Design

J.C. Penney Company, Inc.

Plano, Texas

The Assistant Designer assists in interpreting the trend direction into brand appropriate silhouettes and designs, and to learn the design process through working with Design and Product Development teams.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Assists in interpreting the seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and merchandise trends for area of responsibility.
  • Assists designer in creating original concepts that encompass style, color, and fabric for assigned brands to ensure customer focused offerings that meet fashion and quality requirements consistent with brand profile. Completes assigned portions of product packages.
  • Participates in the preparation of materials for Trend Concept Work Session, Concept Sample Line Review, and line review sessions as needed for area of responsibility (the brand).
  • Works with the Trend Team, Designer, and Product Development Manager to conceptualize product design for the season. Shops print studios and fabric and trim lines in developing direction for the season.
  • Assists in the timely approval of all strike-offs, handlooms, knit downs, trim cards and confirmation samples; reviews the final assortment for fit, construction, fabrication, coloration, with Designer. Coordinates sample confirmation process.
  • Ensures adherence to the Seasonal Time and Action calendar.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:
  • College degree in fine arts or design, or equivalent work experience in a design related field.
  • 1 - 2 years' experience in design product and fabrication knowledge.
  • Communication, organizing work. Knowledge of CAD, U4IA, Illustrator, and PDM.
  • Basic working knowledge of the technical aspects of the assigned category, ability to design around concepts and to design flat sketches, technical and computer skills, design and color sense.

What you get:

Our corporate office, located within the exciting new development of Legacy West in Plano, Texas, supports JCPenney stores and supply chain facilities nationwide. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. On-site campus amenities include health clinic, pharmacy, daycare and preschool, full cafeteria service, a 24-hour fitness center and free garage parking.

About JCPenney:

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney's Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.

Job Title: Assistant Designer
Location: New York, NY, United States -
Job ID: 1119637

J.C. Penney Company Inc.
Plano, Texas

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