Senior Textile Graphic Designer Job at JCPenney in Dallas

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Overview

Senior Textile Graphic Designer

J.C. Penney Company, Inc., Plano, Texas.

JCPenney is one of the nation's largest apparel and home furnishings retailers, with 875 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico and a powerful e-commerce site. The Managing Textile Graphic Designer leads textile and graphic design team and processes to ensure accurate interpretation of designs are executed as planned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Integrates hand and computer skills to create complex original patterns, graphics and designs for print fabrics, or manipulates purchased prints for textiles/apparel products exclusive to the Company for assigned brands.
• Researches, develops, recommends textile/graphic design direction and color combinations and accent colors to Product Designers each season; travels to shop market and benchmark competition.
• Provides feedback, input and direction to textile/graphic design, ensures quality complex textile/graphic design execution for assigned area using strike‑off approval process, 3D applications, and color ways on seasonal patterns and graphics.
• Develops and recommends pattern flow by merchandise delivery for assigned area.
• Provides technical expertise on ability to execute various types of complex textile/graphic design on various fabrics and materials.
• Uses newly developed art techniques and design technology to enhance skills and abilities in creating original, saleable textile/graphic designs.
• Presents seasonal overview of print trends to Product Development team and Buyers.
• Manages and coordinates Textile/Graphic Designer’s overall workload by determining and assigning private‑brand projects, acquiring and managing freelance assistance as appropriate; manages the training, development, and continuing education of the designers, and monitors workload to meet development calendar dates.
• Researches and provides studies of the latest techniques and technical advances in textile graphic design, and makes recommendations based on those findings.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments

• 4‑year art degree or equivalent business experience.
• 6 to 10 years’ experience in the textile graphic design industry, creating fashionable and complex designs requiring seasonal updates and high design capabilities.
• Advanced use of current textile and graphic design software and hardware.
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrics, and related manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in complex textile designs.
• Strong ability to lead and direct a diverse, creative team.
• Strong awareness of textile design trends and strategies.
• Excellent presentation, persuasion, and written communication skills.
• Superior time management and organization skills.

Benefits

The corporate office is located within Legacy West in Plano, Texas. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. On‑site campus amenities feature a health clinic, pharmacy, daycare, preschool, cafeteria, coffee shop, fitness center, and free garage parking.

Pay Range

USD $65,000.00 – USD $105,000.00 per year.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology.