Home Depot Weehawken , NJ 07086
Posted 7 days ago
Position Purpose:
The Home Textile Design manager oversees all exclusive design developments for The Company Store. They oversee a team of 2-3 people but also participate in the design creation. The business opportunities are identified by the merchant team, the design manager helps translate the design vision along with creative concepts for the upcoming season into patterns and products and CADs that are passed on to the manufacturers. The position interacts with the product development team daily. Their experience and strengths are within the home area in capturing trend, color and surface design that is timely and speaks to our customer.
Create Designs: Original designs are created to fill gaps needed in quilts, printed sheeting, and all other product categories. All accessory products such as lounge wear/pajamas, hooded towels, woven Jacquard printed beach towel designs, coir mats are all developed by this position. All sub brands such as, CStudio, Company Kids, Loft, and TCS core are supported by this creative area.
Colorations Creations: On purchase designs, separation of screens are manipulated and cleaned allowing colorations to be created. Team reviews best color look for the assortment. Final choice is sent to the supplier for execution on strike off and product make up.
Sample Designs: On all product, creative specs accompany the CAD designs to the designated supplier to be initially sampled for the first protype to be reviewed by PD for approval and sign off for production.
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This position reports to the Director, Creative Account Services
This position has 0 direct reports.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong, focused creative vision that supports branding for a private label premium bedding brand.
Must have strong printing technical knowledge and managerial skills.
Highly organized, detail orientated , project and goal driven for success.
+10 years experience in bedding and or decorative fabrics arena with a clear understanding of the marketplace and retail brands.
Proficient with color, and timely trend forecasts for the Home. Proven success in product design and the execution of print and woven fabrics.
Able to take merchandising strategies and create innovative collections that will support and grow the strategies.
Proficient with Nedgraphics, Adobe Illustrator-Adobe Photoshop, and PC platforms.
Strong verbal skills that can help lead an experienced design team and interact/ present to cross functional teams within the different areas of the brand. Has a strong understanding the PD process and is able to work closely with PD associates as a team for successful, innovative developments.
Ability to learn quickly in a fast pace retail environment, takes ownership to completion with consistent quality and delivery goals.
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Courage
Decision Quality
Ensures Accountability
Instills Trust
Plans and Aligns
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Drives Results
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