Assistant Designer, Collabs & Partnerships

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.

About The Role
In this role, you will work in an energizing, inclusive, and creative environment focused on concepting and creating elevated, sustainable product that exceeds customers’ expectations through meaningful collaborations. Your goal is to assist in designing the product line, preparing sketches and assist with basic specifications of the product. You will work actively on the development of collaboration capsules and partner collections across Adult and Kids, ensuring each story feels new, culturally relevant, and true to our brand DNA. Must lean into risk taking, be customer curious, and have a strong point of view on what’s next in collaborations.

What you'll do

Assist Designers in preparing sketches and CADs for digital presentations and focusing on the follow‑up of each style.

Assemble and maintain presentation boards for internal and external meetings, including Miro and CADs.

Assist Designers in weekly fittings working closely with the PD and Tech teams to ensure all styles are to the highest standard.

Research global markets to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, product categories and competitive inspiration—with strong emphasis on the collaborations landscape and cultural heat.

Maintain strong knowledge of market competitors and current hot collaborations; translate insights into actionable concepts and opportunities.

Develop strong internal cross‑functional relationships with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, Gap Inc Sourcing (GIS), 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 the vision behind fit and product design, ensuring execution, quality, and desired margin targets are achieved.

Assist Designers in assembling and maintaining presentation boards for internal and external meetings, including Miro and CADs.

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design.

1-3 years of design experience.

Past collaborations and licensing experience is a plus.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment, juggling multiple projects at one time and tracking development deadlines across multiple partner workstreams (Adult and Kids).

Deep understanding of trends and cultural moments, translating them through the lens of the customer and brand filter.

Ability to spot emerging opportunities early and build a compelling case for the next collaboration.

Strong collaboration mindset with comfort interfacing directly with internal cross‑functional teams, building relationships and driving alignment.

Thorough knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color use, sewing techniques, and trims.

Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Miro, and Microsoft Excel.

Experience with Centric and CLO is a plus.

Ability to evaluate complex situations using multiple sources of information, including customer insights, trend research, cultural signals, and performance learnings.

Salary Range:

$57,500.00 - $71,900.00

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.*

See more of the benefits we offer.

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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