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Head of Design Jewelry, Gap Inc.
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About Gap Inc: Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
We believe that everyone deserves to belong, and on our own terms—that’s core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet.
About The Role In this role, you will work in an energizing, inclusive, and creative environment focused on concepting and creating sustainable product that exceeds customers' expectations. Your goal is to partner with cross‑functional team members who collectively are responsible for ensuring that the product style, fit, and quality are more than worth the price for our customers. You will manage and direct a creative design team in all aspects of the product development process for multiple product areas or an entire division. Must lean into risk taking and be customer curious!
What You’ll Do
Lead team through all aspects of the product design process, providing creative direction, coaching, and developing a motivated, high performing team.
Regularly influence leadership team decisions and initiatives.
Develop overall design vision and concept for division or function, advocating and presenting strategies to internal leadership and cross‑functional partners.
Research global markets in order to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, product categories and competitive inspiration.
Develop strong internal cross‑functional relationships with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, Gap Inc Sourcing (GIS), Visual Merchandising and Marketing to ensure product concept to store and site execution is a seamless customer experience.
Partner with Production and Tech Design to create tech packs and communicate vision behind fit and product design, ensuring execution, quality, and desired margin targets are achieved.
Responsible for planning, budget, and end results; sets policies and strategies for division or function.
Who You Are
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.
Ability to lead, influence and develop a high performing team of designers.
Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color and understand how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter.
Expert knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color use, sewing techniques, and trim.
Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
Benefits at Gap Inc.
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.
Salary Range: $205,600 - $282,800 USD. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet the minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
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.
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Head of Design Jewelry, Gap Inc.
role at
Gap Inc.
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
About Gap Inc: Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
We believe that everyone deserves to belong, and on our own terms—that’s core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet.
About The Role In this role, you will work in an energizing, inclusive, and creative environment focused on concepting and creating sustainable product that exceeds customers' expectations. Your goal is to partner with cross‑functional team members who collectively are responsible for ensuring that the product style, fit, and quality are more than worth the price for our customers. You will manage and direct a creative design team in all aspects of the product development process for multiple product areas or an entire division. Must lean into risk taking and be customer curious!
What You’ll Do
Lead team through all aspects of the product design process, providing creative direction, coaching, and developing a motivated, high performing team.
Regularly influence leadership team decisions and initiatives.
Develop overall design vision and concept for division or function, advocating and presenting strategies to internal leadership and cross‑functional partners.
Research global markets in order to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, product categories and competitive inspiration.
Develop strong internal cross‑functional relationships with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, Gap Inc Sourcing (GIS), Visual Merchandising and Marketing to ensure product concept to store and site execution is a seamless customer experience.
Partner with Production and Tech Design to create tech packs and communicate vision behind fit and product design, ensuring execution, quality, and desired margin targets are achieved.
Responsible for planning, budget, and end results; sets policies and strategies for division or function.
Who You Are
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.
Ability to lead, influence and develop a high performing team of designers.
Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color and understand how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter.
Expert knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color use, sewing techniques, and trim.
Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
Benefits at Gap Inc.
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.
Salary Range: $205,600 - $282,800 USD. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet the minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
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.
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