About Gap
Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.
We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.
About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for developing the print, pattern identity for the Gap Factory, KB sleep business. You will create seasonal prints, and woven concepts using CAD systems to develop repeats, colorways, and scale variations of both purchased and original artwork. You will collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and cross-functional partners to deliver compelling, brand-right print assortments that support the seasonal vision and business objectives. A strong understanding of the Gap aesthetic and customer is essential to creating iconic, commercially successful concepts.
What you'll do
- Create or source textile prints and yarn dyes to build cohesive seasonal assortments aligned to brand concepts and color direction.
- Develop original print and pattern artwork, repeats, colorways, and scale variations using CAD software.
- Ensure all print and yarn dye artwork is organized and maintained following department naming and filing conventions.
- Proactively create and maintain seasonal color palettes.
- Stay current on print, textile, and CAD technology trends, incorporating new ideas and techniques where appropriate.
- Research trend, vintage, and competitive inspiration to build compelling print and pattern concept boards.
- Prepare production-ready artwork packages that meet technical requirements and provide clear recommendations to support business needs. Communicate creative concepts and technical information clearly and effectively with crossfunctional partners.
- Partner with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Production, and Legal throughout the development process, including artwork approvals and print strike-off comments to ensure quality and execution.
- Independently prioritize workload while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate Gap Inc.'s Winning Together Leads Better (WTLB) values while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.
Who you are
Required Qualifications
- Excellent color sense with a strong artistic and design background.
- Expert knowledge of computer-aided design systems (Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop required; NedGraphics experience is a plus).
- Strong understanding of textile print design techniques, repeat construction, and production processes.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to identify and interpret fashion, consumer, and market trends relevant to the Gap customer.
- Experience thriving in a values-based, fast-moving, agile, highly creative, collaborative, and results-driven environment.
- Proven track record of welcoming feedback and continuously improving through a growth mindset.
Minimum Qualifications
- College coursework in Textile Design, Surface Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3–7 years of textile print design experience.
- Experience designing for children's apparel, sleepwear, or related product categories is a plus.
Salary Range: $108,500.00 - $141,000.00
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.
Benefits at Gap
- 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.*
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*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.
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