JC Penney

Trend Manager

JC Penney$89K — $162K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year college degree preferred
  • 5-7 years of experience in trend and/or design
  • Prior experience in Women's trend or design required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Collaborative nature with the ability to work cross-functionally
  • Effective time-management skills

Responsibilities

  • Research seasonal trends including color, fabric, print, and silhouette
  • Manage production for seasonal trend presentations
  • Engage in competitive shopping and monitor fashion trends
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Women's fashion categories including casual and dressy styles
  • Identify and present emerging trends to management
  • Travel domestically and internationally to gather trend inspiration
  • Translate trend insights into actionable information for the team

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise
  • Additional compensation for working on designated holidays
Full Job Description
Overview

Trend Manager - Women's

J.C. Penney Company, Inc.

New York, NY

The Trend Manager will report to the Trend Director and research and report on key fashion trends. The Trend Manager will manage the process of driving trend into assortments and interpret fashion trends into JCPenney lifestyle needs.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Research seasonal trend including: color, fabric, print and pattern, silhouette, and key looks.
• Works on production for seasonal trend presentation.
• Stays current on fashion trends through competitive shopping, fashion services, industry contracts, blogs, street style, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge across Women's lifestyles and categories, including tailoring, dressy, casual and sport.
• Identifies trend and presents to manager.
• Travels domestically and internationally to find inspiration and translates information on a timely basis to present to the team.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:
• 4-year College degree preferred.
• Prior experience in Women's trend or design required.
• 5-7 years' experience in trend and/or design.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative nature with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to multi-task with effective time-management skills.

What you get:

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

Pay Range

USD $89,100.00 - USD $162,000.00 /Yr.

About JC Penney

J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. is a retail company that sells merchandise and services through its department stores and website. The company offers a range of products including clothing, footwear, jewelry, beauty products, electronics, and home furnishings. J.C. Penney operates in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Learn more about JC Penney
Size
90,000 employees
Market Cap
$112
Industry
Founded
1902
5 Year Trend
-180%
NASDAQ

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