Designer/Sr. Designer
- Req. Number: 12526
- Posted Date: 10/24/2026
- Address: 1372 Broadway, 10th Floor
- City, State: New York, NY
- Postal Code: 10018
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!
Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:
- Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
- Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
- Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
- Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.
Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
About this opportunity...
The Designer/Sr. Designer is responsible for creating and developing trend-right, customer-focused products that align with business objectives and category strategies. This role translates market, trend, and consumer insights into commercially relevant product concepts while supporting the end-to-end design and development process from initial concept through final execution.
The successful Designer will:
• Develop innovative product concepts informed by trend, market, and customer insights.
• Support product design and development from concept through final samples
• Collaborate with Design leadership, cross-functional partners, and vendors to ensure successful execution of design intent.
• Balance creativity with quality, value, cost targets, customer needs, and manufacturability.
• Ensure designs are delivered on time and meet brand, business, and performance objectives.
• Contribute to category growth through commercially viable, customer-relevant product solutions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, curious & can thrive in a fast paced environment
What you will do and what you will learn...
• Research global and domestic markets to identify emerging trends across color, materials, silhouettes, patterns, construction, techniques and product.
• Translate market trends, competitive insights and customer needs into relevant, commercially viable product concepts.
• Contribute to seasonal concept development, including color, fabrication, materials, prints, patterns, silhouettes and overall product direction.
• Design original product that aligns with the creative vision, customer needs and business strategy of the assigned category.
• Create sketches, CADs, artwork, presentations and technical specifications that clearly communicate design intent.
• Select and develop appropriate fabrics, materials, colors, prints, patterns, trims and construction techniques.
• Create and maintain accurate design documentation and development packages throughout the product lifecycle.
• Review prototypes and samples and provide clear feedback to ensure product execution aligns with the original design intent.
• Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Technical Design and other cross-functional teams to bring product from concept through execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors and international partners to resolve design and execution challenges while maintaining product integrity.
• Prepare and present design concepts, product recommendations and seasonal direction at key milestone meetings.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while consistently meeting development calendar deadlines.
What you need to be successful...
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Product Design or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years professional design experience in apparel, textiles, home, accessories or a related consumer product category.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, aesthetic judgment and technical design capabilities.
• Strong understanding of color, materials, construction and the product development process.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong sketching, CAD and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate trends and inspiration into commercially relevant product.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build effective partnerships across functions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to incorporate feedback throughout the design process.
Perks and Benefits of joining our team...
Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate:
- A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge
401(k) with employer match and Life insurance - Ample PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation.
- Employee stock purchase plan*
- Access to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and Headspace
- Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
- And more....
*benefits vary by level and position and are subject to change
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
The base pay range for this role $81,000.00 to $146,000.00. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
