Title: Senior Textile Graphic Designer Location: Dallas, TX United States Corporate Positions 8654 Hybrid Job Description: Overview Sr. Textile Designer JCP Art Studio J.C. Penney Company, Inc. Plano, Texas The Sr. Textile Designer leads the JCPenney Art Studio Team in Primary Responsibilities: GENERATING BRAND & TREND LEADING ART: Create art that supports the concept and seasonal direction put forth by the Sr. Design Director and Art Directors for each brand. Ensure the art is aligned to the Design Team and Business Unit needs and that it is pushing relevant print & graphics trends that are brand right. INSTITUTING NEW & EVOLVED ART TECHNIQUES, TECHNOLOGIES & PROCESSES: Work to evolve our JCPenney Art Studio by championing and teaching new art techniques to the studio team members. Work with the Sr. Design Director to test and implement new technology, tools and processes that can help our teams be more efficient and affective. SUPPORT PATTERN, PRINT & EMBELLISHMENT TREND: Forecast print & pattern trends, and techniques through creating presentations that translate the information to the team and key partners. SUPPORT ON-BOARDING, MENTORING AND GROWING ART STUDIO TALENT & BUILD BENCHSTRENGTH: Be the "on-boarding" partner to new hires and help them understand our processes, technologies, and JCPenney Art Studio way of crafting art throughout all phases of development. Help engage and mentor Art Studio Team and DSS Team members. Create standards and tools that help teach tips and tricks to make artwork better and the process more fun and fulfilling. SUPPORT ENTERPRISE & GLOBAL CALENDARS AND ART STANDARDS: Supports the coordination, scheduling, and cross functional team touchpoints to establish timelines, review program needs, ensure legal compliance, and release files to prevent delivery delays. Supports criteria, standards, processes for use by the department to ensure seamless execution across cross-functional teams. SUPPORT ART & NEED FORECASTING: Helps to evaluate the Design Teams' assortment trends to ensure we are well staffed and structured to support the needs of the business. Manages their own portfolio of work and available time. Identifies and develops quick response processes to address the fast turns and speed to market needs of products addressing white space and market share opportunities. SUPPORT ENTERPRISE EXEC & PARTNER ALIGNMENT: Partners with Design, Trend, Brand Strategy, Customer insights team, Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Merchandise Sourcing, Marketing, and Customer Strategy/Partnerships. CHAMPION A CONFIDENT POINT OF VIEW: Utilize active listening and a confident POV when presenting work and collaborating with partner teams. You are seen as an expert and we want to hear your ideas. Key Partnerships: Internal Teams - Design / DSS India / Product Development / Merchant / Product Sourcing / Marketing / Legal / Store Operations / Finance / Supply Chain / IT Internal Executive Leadership - Design / Merchant / Product Sourcing / Marketing / Product Development / IT External - JCPenney IBOs / Domestic and International Print Studios / Print Stock Image Resources Core Competencies & Accomplishments: Prioritizes Customer Takes Accountability Drives Results and Efficiencies Works Collaboratively College Degree in Graphic Design, Art, or equivalent work experience Strong Creative, Trend, Concept Vision, Interpersonal, Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Solution Oriented, Presentation, and Relationship skills a must. Familiar with textile print production manufacturing, machinery, processes, and graphic/print/pattern technical knowledge. 8+ Years of Experience in Print & Pattern Crafting, some experience in Creative Direction, and working with leadership within an organization required. What you get: Our corporate office, located within the exciting new development of Legacy West in Plano, Texas, supports JCPenney stores and supply chain facilities nationwide. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. The Sr. Design Director JCP Art Studio position is a hybrid remote role offering the flexibility to work both remotely as well as in the office for critical in person collaborations. About JCPenney: At JCPenney, we share a passion for serving customers, supporting our communities and being the best retailer for every family. As a company founded on the Golden Rule, our success is rooted in the belief that we treat everyone the way we would want to be treated. At every touchpoint, customers discover quality merchandise at incredible value from an extensive portfolio of private, exclusive, and national brands. Reinforcing this shopping experience is the customer service and passion of our associates across the globe, all driving toward the Company's mission to celebrate and serve diverse, working American families. Working at JCPenney means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated, and diversity flourishes. It's a place that's meant for you! Pay Range USD $69,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.