Assistant Designer, Home

Overview

Macy’s describes itself as a company built on a long-running legacy of innovation, tradition, and memorable customer experiences. The Assistant Designer, Home role is an entry point into the Design team, where you will learn the brand, design culture, and core product aesthetics while contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

This position is suited to someone who wants to build a career in design, strengthen technical and creative skills, and grow within a team that values original ideas, teamwork, and customer-focused product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Build knowledge of how to research category trends, market direction, and customer preferences.
• Support the design team in translating private brand direction into products through materials, trims, silhouettes, colors, and prints.
• Help shape a strategic, customer-first product vision and contribute to broader merchandise and product planning goals.
• Prepare presentation materials and coordinate setup for design review meetings.
• Assist with in-season design updates for the department and vendors.
• Take part in cross-functional meetings and capture key action items for the manager.
• Work with the people leader to meet deadlines and understand priorities and workload expectations.
• Develop flat mechanical sketches for design development packages.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of tech packs.
• Support approval of strike-offs, samples, and other development assets.
• Use Adobe and CLO tools to support style, color, and pattern development.
• Review development samples and share feedback.
• Maintain regular communication and build working relationships with cross-functional partners throughout the development process.
• Learn to identify assortment opportunities and contribute to assortment development.
• Collaborate effectively, deliver results, and show interest in building a long-term career with Macy’s.
• Help create a workplace culture rooted in respect, inclusion, and authentic connection with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to research trends, categories, and customer preferences.
• Comfort preparing presentation materials and supporting meeting setup.
• Strong collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork and deadline management.
• Ability to create flat sketches and participate in technical design package work.
• Familiarity with Adobe and CLO software for product development tasks.
• Good relationship-building and communication skills across teams and partners.
• Willingness to learn quickly, adapt, and contribute to assortment planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe design tools.
• Working knowledge of PLM is an advantage.
• Strong sense of color and print, including the ability to distinguish shades accurately.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience.
• Retail or design internship experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform essential job functions using office and computer systems, access written and electronic information, and move around the work environment as needed.
• Flexibility to work a schedule based on department and company needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Health and wellness coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Continuous learning and leadership development opportunities.
• Colleague Resource Groups for community and inclusion.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Annual merit review.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health, legal, and financial counseling support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• PTO accruals and holiday benefits, subject to eligibility.

Additional Information

This role is not a complete listing of every duty and Macy’s may update the job description at any time. The company is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Performance-based bonuses or incentives may be available. Benefit eligibility can vary depending on location, job level, classification, and length of service.