About Athleta
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.
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
• 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, and trade shows, and through street reports from trend-forward cities.
• Seek out global trends and under-the-radar cultural influences market/consumer research and in partnership with macro trend team.
• Support the investigation of category-specific research for detailed analysis on areas of concern (silhouette, fabric, color, & fit analysis in addition to competitor comparison) when needed.
• Track seasonal runway reports, analyze trends, and analyze how what’s happening in athletic and ready-to-wear that will impact the brand.
• Contribute to presentation boardsoom set-ups for major meetings and milestones.
Who You Are
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 at one time 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.
Benefits at Athleta
- 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.*
- See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $56,400 - $71,900 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
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