Assistant Concept Designer Women's and Girl's

The Gap

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Entry Level

56k-72k

8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

For the past 25 years, we've committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It's what we do best, and we're on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences. We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we're strong, but together we're unstoppable. As the Assistant Concept Designer, you will be part of the broader Athleta Concept team. The focus of the role is to create trend research, analysis, and forecasting documents to inspire and instruct the divisional design teams under the guidance of and in collaboration with the Senior Director and Senior Designer of Women's Concept.

Key Responsibilities

Research big idea/volume-driving trends that will positively impact the bottom line and enhance design integrity for Athleta.
Conduct research for trend direction by utilizing and analyzing the offerings of trend forecasting companies, fashion publications, fashion sites/blogs, trade shows, and street reports from trend-forward cities.
Seek out global trends and under-the-radar cultural influences market/consumer research in partnership with the macro trend team.
Support the investigation of category-specific research for detailed analysis on areas of concern such as silhouette, fabric, color, and fit analysis, as well as competitor comparison.
Track seasonal runway reports, analyze trends, and assess how current fashion movements in athletic and ready-to-wear will impact the brand.
Contribute to presentation board set-ups for major meetings and milestones.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-2 years of design or trend forecasting experience with keen eye.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment, with the ability to juggle multiple seasons and track development deadlines with a positive attitude.
Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color, and understand how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter.
Excellent research skills with a finger on the pulse of emerging trends from runway, apparel brands, street style, art, design, and influencers.
Strong communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice to Have

Experience working with trend forecasting companies and analyzing fashion publications and trade shows.
Knowledge of athletic and ready-to-wear fashion trends.

Qualifications

Experience in design or trend forecasting.

Benefits & Perks

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.

Working at The Gap

Athleta is committed to creating a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. The company has received numerous awards for its commitment to equality and was recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity in 2022.

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