Design Manager

At Home Stores LLC • $70K — $95K *
Coppell, TX 75019In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 5+ years of experience in Product Design or Development
  • Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Strong eye for design elements such as color and craftsmanship
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including visual presentation expertise
  • Proven ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams
  • Strong influencer and decision-maker, skilled in problem-solving and adaptability
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Responsibilities

  • Provide clear item directives to the merchant team for product categories
  • Collaborate with the Brand Concept Team to execute seasonal design visions
  • Leverage external design resources and contractors effectively
  • Identify product opportunities using market research and consumer insights
  • Manage timelines and calendars for designated product categories
  • Work closely with Sourcing and Merchants on category development
  • Influence product partners to ensure accurate execution of design directives
  • Travel as necessary to trade shows and markets for product development

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with a creative Brand Concept and Design Team
  • Chance to influence product design through collaboration with buyers and external resources
  • Work in a dynamic environment supportive of brand vision and category strategies
  • Exposure to latest trends through market research and trade shows
  • Possibility for professional development within a seasoned design team
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Design Manager is an influencer and expert in their assigned product category. Partnering with Buyers, interpreting brand concepts and category strategies, to design and develop compelling Merchandise that delivers the value, quality and aesthetic that supports the At Home vision. Reports to Design Director as ateam member of the Brand Concept and Design Team.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Provide clear item directives to the merchant team for assigned product responsibilities
  • Partner with Brand Concept Team to understand and execute Concept vision, including color, silhouette, materiality, print & pattern each season
  • Communicate with and leverage external design resources and contractors
  • Identify product opportunities informed by Concept Team, trade shows, market research and consumer insight
  • Manage assigned category calendar and timeline deliverables
  • Partner with Sourcing and Merchant team to execute assigned category development
  • Partner with At Home product partners to influence and leverage their design capabilities, and ensure directives are interpreted and executed appropriately.
  • Travel as required, i.e. Trade Shows/Markets, Development and Style Out trips


Qualifications & Competencies:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5+ years of relevant Product Design or Product Development experience
  • Expert with MS Office products
  • Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Excellent eye for color, pattern, design details and craftsmanship
  • Presentation skills - including verbal, written and creative visuals
  • Ability to develop/maintain strong working relationship with peers and cross-functional teams
  • Strong Influencer - comfortable with decision making, problem solving and providing solutions
  • Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
  • Able to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines

About At Home Stores LLC

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