Design Director - Men's

Kohl's - Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Position Summary:

Conceptual Development

• Ensures that product direction is consistent with global market research as well as brand position and business strategy.
• Responsible for researching global market in order to identify new trends, fabrics, techniques, etc.
• Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas / new concepts outside current assortment.
• Drives the conceptual development of the brand(s).
• Influences decision making at buyer/DMM level; key partner to Brand Manager
• Advocate and influence trend ideas in assortments

Lead Style, Fabric and Trim Development

• Responsible for guiding team through entire product design process, including creating color palettes, art direction, fabric & trim selection, concept board creation, sketching, and fit as pertains to styling.
• Reviews how development differentiates by brand.
• Oversees brand clarity and consistency across categories within brand(s).
• Actively oversees the print & graphic direction by brand to ensure consistency and differentiation of brands across division, consistent with market trends, brand position, and business strategy.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement. (CFT)

Management of associates

• Manages direct reports, systems and projects to achieve unit goals in accordance with Company policies and practices.
• Prepares and analyze unit plans and reports.
• Provides leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise, thus affecting the results of the operating area.
• Creates an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications.
• Develops staff through coaching, providing performance feedback, providing effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plans.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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