Assistant Designer

Role Specific Information

Job Description

*About the Role*

As an Assistant Designer, you will support Design leaders in creating an assortment that aligns with brand positioning and target customers.

*What You’ll Do*

• Build, create and maintain tech packs, trim sheets and design packages
• Ensure accurate data entry into Product Lifecycle Management
• Assist in meeting preparation and breakdown, including room setup, samples, reports and creating boards and line sheets
• Gather and analyze market and trend research
• Ensure understanding of the supported brand, foster innovation and remain updated on the competition
• Complete pre-packages as a part of the research and development process
• Additional tasks may be assigned

*What Skills You Have*

Required

• Familiarity and moderate proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Ned Graphics, Kaledo or related program

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field
• Previous retail experience
• Previous experience in design or product accessory business and the competitive landscape
• Domestic travel may be required

This role is based at our New York Design Office. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

*Essential Functions*

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
• Ability to comply with dress code requirements
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
• Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section

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Physical/Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to discern color

Pay Range: $66,400.00 - $106,200.00

Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).