Ralph Snyder (He/Him)
About Ralph Snyder (He/Him)
Ralph Snyder is the VP of Design, Art, and Trend for Home and Men's at Kohl's, with extensive experience in trend and visual management.
Current Position at Kohl's
Ralph Snyder currently holds the position of Vice President of Design, Art, and Trend for Home and Men's departments at Kohl's. He has been in this role since 2020, based in Menomonee Falls, WI. His responsibilities include overseeing design trends, art direction, and product development for these categories. Ralph's leadership in this role emphasizes recruiting dynamic and creative professionals to join the team.
Previous Roles at Kohl's
Before his current position, Ralph Snyder has held several roles at Kohl's. From 2012 to 2020, he served as Vice President of Design, Art, and Trend for the Home department. Prior to that, he was the Design Director for Home from 2010 to 2012, and the Senior Manager of Trend and Art from 2006 to 2010. In each of these roles, Ralph fostered innovation in design and maintained a focus on emerging trends within the home decor sector.
Experience at Target Corporation and Marshall Field's
Ralph Snyder's expertise extends beyond Kohl's, with notable experience at Target Corporation's Department Store Division (Marshall Field's/Daytons) where he was the Manager of Trend and Visual for Furniture from 2002 to 2006. He held the same position at Marshall Field's prior to its transition to Target. His work in trend and visual management roles enriched his proficiency in furniture and home decor aesthetics.
Education Background
Ralph Snyder attended the University of Michigan where he studied History. His academic background has provided a broad foundation which complements his extensive experience in design and trend analysis within the home decor industry.
Recruitment Philosophy
As part of the Kohl's Product Development leadership team, Ralph Snyder places a strong emphasis on recruiting professionals who exhibit a passion for home decor. He advocates for diversity in candidate backgrounds, encouraging those with expertise in both hard and soft home categories and interior design to consider joining his team. Ralph is open to connecting with potential candidates via LinkedIn or through Kohl's talent scouts.