SVP Design, Banana Republic

About the Role Our SVP Design, Banana Republic will lead executive-level design strategy decisions related to product development, strategy, brand direction, and aesthetic for Banana Republic and Banana Republic Factory Stores (BRFS).

This leader will inspire and develop the Women’s, Men’s, Non-Apparel and CAD/Color design teams to deliver exceptional products, both in quality and quantity, of aesthetically relevant creative outputs as well as collaborate and productively partner with cross-functional peers.

What You'll Do Design, articulate and execute a multi-year product priority roadmap, analyzing and defining market-based strategy for Banana Republic. Developing customer specific performance indicators and evolve category offerings to capture customer needs and market share.

Develop a high performing team; responsible for inspiring and leading the team to achieve their personal and professional objectives. Consistently seek out global inspiration and innovation; research and identify opportunities for new designs or businesses that will enable Banana Republic to achieve its short and long-term strategic, market share and revenue goals.

Responsible for leading and providing creative direction to design team and partners. Accountable for achieving creative objectives while balancing financial goals for sales performance, margins, and average unit costs. Define, champion and protect the brand aesthetic.

Communicating the design vision and strategy for Banana Republic to ensure organizational and cross-functional alignment with your vision. Identify and research new product categories or growth businesses that will enable Banana Republic to achieve its short and long-term strategic market share and revenue goal.

Leads the Design and Color/CAD teams to guide the overall trend and aesthetic direction for the brand. Adjust product strategies to positively influence in-season business performance. Lead a team of Vice Presidents, Sr.

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