For over a century, Dickies has been worn by those forging their own path to shape the world we live in. We celebrate the can-do spirit of tradespeople, skaters, and doers who continue to put their trust in us. And we’re ready for the next 100 years of rolling up our sleeves alongside them, creating styles that work as hard as they do. 

 

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team dedicated to those people that work hard and play harder, Dickies just may be the place for you.  

 

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Dickies Careers or www.dickies.com.  

Position: Sr. Manager, Concept Design & Innovation

What will yo udo?

A day in the life of a Senior Manager, Concept Design & Innovation at Dickies looks a little like this.

The Senior Manager of Concept Design will work within the Global Design department. This role collaborates closely with product development, marketing, and merchandising teams. The primary responsibility is to lead the concept design strategy, developing innovative and trend-setting product concepts that align with the brand's vision. Additionally, this role oversees the brand archive, ensuring brand history and stories are incorporated into concept designs to maintain brand heritage and authenticity. This position reports to the Vice President of Global Product Design. 

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Develop and execute a comprehensive concept design strategy that aligns with the brand's vision and business objectives. Provide creative direction and trend visibility to the broader team, ensuring the development of innovative and trend-setting product concepts. Develop and manage an innovation roadmap, including the exploration of innovative fabrics and concepts. Lead trend planning efforts, incorporating global knowledge and insights to stay ahead of industry developments. Collaborate with product development, marketing, and merchandising teams to ensure cohesive and successful product launches. Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify and incorporate relevant trends into concept designs. Ensure all concept designs are commercially viable and meet market demands and customer needs. Present concept designs and strategies to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Develop and implement processes and best practices to streamline concept design operations and improve efficiency. Oversee the brand archivist, ensuring brand history and stories are incorporated into concept designs to maintain brand heritage and authenticity. 

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required to have, we are most interested in your 7+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

Innovation Roadmap Planning: Ability to develop and manage a strategic innovation roadmap, including the exploration of new fabrics, technologies, and design concepts. Aesthetic Judgment: Strong sense of style and design, with the ability to curate and create visually appealing products. Trend Awareness: Keen awareness of current and emerging fashion trends, with the ability to translate these into commercially viable products. Creative Vision: Ability to envision and execute innovative product concepts that align with the brand's identity and appeal to target customers. Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of product design and development, ensuring high-quality and cohesive product offerings. Visual Communication: Proficiency in visual communication tools and techniques to effectively convey design ideas and concepts. Brand Alignment: Strong understanding of the brand's aesthetic and the ability to maintain consistency across all product lines. Collaborative Creativity: Ability to work collaboratively with design and marketing teams to develop products that meet both creative and commercial goals. 

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

Educational/ Position Requirements: 

Bachelor's degree in Design, Fashion, or a related field.  7+ years of experience in concept design, preferably in the apparel or consumer goods industry. Proven track record of leading successful concept design initiatives and teams. Strong strategic thinking and creative skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in design software and tools. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools. Creative mindset with the ability to drive innovation in product offerings. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners. 

What do we offer you? 

At Dickies, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).  

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.  

To learn more about Dickies’ benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.  

To learn more about Dickies’ Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.dickies.com 

Now WE have a question for YOU.  

Are you in? 

  

Hiring Range:

$116,640.00 USD - $145,800.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: This position is a part-time or limited time position (i.e., internship) and is not eligible for all the benefits plans offered at VF Corporation. There are some benefits the company offers that this position can participate in. You can review a general overview of the benefits provided at VF by visiting www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.