Senior Director Design, Lifestyle

The Gap

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Director

206k-283k

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

For the past 25 years, Athleta has committed itself to empowering women and girls through inspiration, collaboration, connection, and inclusivity. As a certified B Corp, the company uses business as a force for good by prioritizing people and the planet alongside profit. The role of Senior Director Design, Lifestyle involves working in an energizing, inclusive, and creative environment focused on concepting and creating sustainable products that exceed customer expectations, partnering with cross-functional teams, and leading a creative design team across multiple product areas or divisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead team through all aspects of the product design process, providing creative direction, coaching, and developing a motivated, high performing team.
Regularly influence leadership team decisions and initiatives.
Develop overall design vision and concept for division or function, advocating and presenting strategies to internal leadership and cross functional partners.
Research global markets to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, product categories, and competitive inspiration.
Develop strong internal cross functional relationships with Merchandising, Production, Technical design, Gap Inc Sourcing (GIS), Visual Merchandising, and Marketing to ensure seamless product concept to store and site execution.
Partner with Production and Tech Design to create tech packs and communicate the vision behind fit and product design, ensuring execution, quality, and margin targets are achieved.
Responsible for planning, budget, and end results; set policies and strategies for division or function.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment, managing multiple seasons and tracking development deadlines.
Ability to lead, influence, and develop a high performing team of designers.
Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color, and understand how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand.
Expert knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color use, sewing techniques, and trim.
Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.

Nice to Have

Experience in sustainable product development.
Knowledge of global fashion markets and trends.

Qualifications

Experience in fashion or apparel design leadership roles.
Proven ability to develop and execute design strategies.

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 fosters a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging, committed to equality and promoting qualified individuals of all backgrounds. The company values inspiration, collaboration, connection, and inclusivity, and emphasizes making a positive impact on society and the planet.

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