Discovery is at the core of everything we do - whether it's a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting partnerships with people around the world. That's what makes TJX different. You can find it all across our brands: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense. Every one of our brands has one thing in common: environments that are always changing. That's just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships, and even about yourself. Come discover what different can mean for you.
The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career
The Design Manager will report to the Divisional Manager of Design, Hard Home and support TJX Product Development by managing a team of Senior Designers. The manager must have demonstrated strong aesthetic, color sense and design skill. Qualified candidates will also have proven ability to balance multiple time sensitive projects, problem solve, remain flexible and navigate the needs of the business in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience leading, coaching, and developing a team of direct reports is required. This is a hybrid position offering a flexible work schedule, 2 days on site in our Framingham, MA office/3 days from home.
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What You Will Do:
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Partner with Management and Product Development to problem solve, align priorities and accommodate changing needs of the business.
- Manage a team of in-house Senior Designers to continually navigate priorities and workloads for multiple product categories.
- Lead the Senior Designers to plan, develop and create trend right artwork and layouts for specified product programs.
- Support Senior Designers in creating cohesive design assortments while following department processes and aligning with business strategy.
- Maintain a high level of aesthetic judgment.
- Competitively shop the market, stay up to date on trends and drive innovative product and newness in all categories.
- Support the team by maintaining a positive work experience and prioritizing talent development.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Previous Management experience, preferably leading a creative team
- Minimum of 8-10 years Design experience
- A self-starter with the ability to prioritize workload for others while handling multiple projects with flexibility and ease, ensuring the team is meeting or exceeding deadlines
- Review and articulate ideas on work in progress quickly and clearly while inspiring others
- Experience planning design assortments, the ability to visualize product, strong color sense and interpret conceptual design ideas
- Prior job experience creating repeating patterns, recoloring artwork and creating dynamic layouts on products
- Works well both independently and in a team environment with an eagerness to learn and grow
- Strong people skills, with a team orientation, and the ability to collaborate, partner and build effective working relationships with multiple internal partners within Product Development in a constantly evolving environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization, attention to detail and follow through skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience in Product Development, Home Categories a plus
- Domestic and international travel required; prior experience preferred
We care about our culture, but we also prioritize your needs!
Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.
This position has a starting salary range of $90,200 to $115,200 per year.
Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.
Please submit link to website or examples of design work with resume
Personal data collected will be treated with strict confidence and be used exclusively for recruitment purpose. Applicants who are not contacted for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. That's why working here is so much more than a job. When you're a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people who work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different.
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.