Why You Belong Here
At Victoria's Secret, we acknowledge your value. We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business. We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.
The Senior Designer- Innovation will be position responsible for creating commercially viable product designs for a mid-high-volume categories/collections. Presents and delivers brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy; encompassing style, color/print, fit and fabric for new/existing product lines. Researches and interprets fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the product lines/brand. Demonstrates a passion for the brand, inspires individuals and relies on managerial skills to plan and accomplish goals. Manages work under moderate supervision, exercising a moderate degree of scope/decision making.
YOUR IMPACT:
• Create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy
• Develop seasonal product with a focus on style, fit and fabric
• Adapt designs based on feedback, incorporating for finalization
• Conduct comprehensive research to develop an exceptional understanding of trends across the industry and product categories, creating and delivering insightful trend decks that inform decision making.
• Communicate a clear and compelling design vision through advanced mood boards, sketches, and conceptual presentations that inspire and guide the team throughout the design process.
• Collaborate and communicate with key partners throughout the design process including Merchandising, Marketing, and Product Development
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment on design goals and business strategies.
• Manage, inspire and develop junior design talent
• Assess practices to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and speed in delivery
• Ensure deliverables meet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellence
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• Exceptional talent with a commercial fashion eye and detail in product styling/performance
• Experience with intimates, swim or apparel
• Demonstrated ability to create original design sketches and successful product lines
• Customer service philosophy
• Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach
• Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented
• Solid communication and presentation skills
• Understand how to motivate and develop talent
• Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility
• Flexible and creative problem solver
• Personal professionalism and accountability
• Moderate domestic and minimal international travel
• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of design experience in a comparable retail environment
• Microsoft Office proficiency & Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong presentation skills
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
