Senior Designer - LC (Onsite/ Hybrid)

As a Senior Designer at Kohl's, you will oversee the design of multiple categories or large brands. This role involves creating tech packs, collaborating with other design professionals, presenting designs, and ensuring product consistency with market trends. Your input will be crucial in conceptual development and influencing product direction.

To be a Senior Designer at Kohl's, you should have a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or a related field, alongside 5-7 years of design experience. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and CAD programs is necessary. Retail experience is preferred as well.

Success as a Senior Designer at Kohl’s requires proficiency in design software, strong communication skills for collaboration, and the ability to analyze market trends. A knack for creativity and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is also crucial.

In the role of Senior Designer at Kohl's, you will work closely with the Senior Designer, Design Director, as well as cross-functional teams. Collaboration includes brainstorming sessions, presenting design concepts, and integrating team input to influence the overall product direction.

At Kohl's, a Senior Designer can look forward to potential career growth into roles such as Design Director or other leadership positions within the design department, depending on performance and contributions towards the company's goals.

When responding to this question, detail your approach to research, trend analysis, and how you incorporate customer feedback into your design work. Mention your collaborative efforts with other team members, as teamwork is essential in the design process.

Discuss your methods for gathering inspiration, such as attending trade shows, reading fashion blogs, or following influential designers. Highlight your proactive approach to identifying and integrating new trends into your designs.

Clearly articulate your proficiency in tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, explaining how each tool contributes to different aspects of your design process. Emphasize your adaptability and desire to learn new programs when necessary.

Select a specific project that challenged you and discuss the obstacles you faced, the steps you took to overcome them, and the eventual outcome. This shows your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Explain your communication style, emphasizing the importance of clarity and active listening. Share examples of past collaborative experiences where you successfully integrated feedback from various stakeholders.

Detail your criteria for fabric selection, including factors like texture, durability, cost, and alignment with design vision. Emphasize your understanding of market trends and customer preferences in making these decisions.

Share a specific instance where you received feedback that required you to pivot your design. Discuss how you assessed the feedback and made the necessary adjustments.

Talk about your strategies for maintaining brand identity, such as establishing design guidelines, regular check-ins with teams, and engaging in continuous brand studies to keep the overarching vision coherent.

Express your awareness of sustainable practices in fashion design. Discuss how you integrate eco-friendly materials and methods into your designs and your commitment to remaining informed on sustainable innovations.

Articulate your unique design aesthetic and the influences that shape your work. Be genuine and reflect on what moves you as a designer, citing specific examples or designers you admire.