Gap Inc. Director, Executive Search

About Gap Inc.

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.

Our portfolio-Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta-each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.

Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.

We're driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps-between people, perspectives, and possibilities-to create a better world.

We're building a team that performs at a high level-people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you're ready to learn fast and help shape what's next, you'll fit right in.

About the Role

Gap Inc. is seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Executive Search to shape the future of leadership hiring across our portfolio of iconic brands. As a key member of the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team, you will set the vision and strategy for enterprise-wide executive recruitment - designing data-driven approaches that attract diverse, world-class leaders aligned with our values and long-term business priorities. Through market insights, strategic storytelling, and stakeholder engagement, you will position Gap Inc. as an employer of choice - creating a destination for purpose-driven careers that fuel our vision: to become a house of iconic American brands that shape culture.

You will operate at the enterprise level, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen leadership pipelines and deliver high-impact outcomes. From market insights and candidate engagement to assessment and onboarding, you will oversee the full journey of executive recruitment-building trusted partnerships, leveraging market intelligence, and cultivating inclusive networks of talent that ensure Gap Inc. is equipped with the leadership needed to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail landscape.

What You'll Do

• Lead the creation of a centralized Executive Search function to support VP+ hiring across the enterprise, ensuring leadership recruitment aligns with long-term business goals.
• Translate business priorities into actionable talent strategies that strengthen leadership pipelines and drive organizational success.
• Set strategic direction for Executive Search by translating long-term business objectives into actionable talent plans.
• Manage an Executive Search Team and the full life cycle of executive recruitment, from strategic intake and market mapping to candidate engagement, assessment, and onboarding.
• Build trusted partnerships internally and externally to accelerate innovation in executive sourcing and expand leadership impact across Gap Inc.
• Provide market intelligence and domain expertise to guide senior leaders in talent decisions, ensuring executive hires reflect Gap Inc. values and customer expectations.
• Develop innovative search solutions to address evolving retail business needs and deliver high impact recruiting outcomes.
• Represent the company externally by cultivating strategic relationships with partners through results-driven collaboration.
• Build and sustain an inclusive network of executive talent to support enterprise wide hiring decisions.
• Establish future-focused relationships with passive executive talent by assessing leadership potential and brand alignment, ensuring a proactive pipeline.
• Deliver and communicate consistent metrics and results to senior leaders, providing data analysis to support individual needs of business partners or executives.

Who You Are

• Demonstrated success leading executive search or senior-level recruitment in complex, global organizations
• Expertise in VP+ and C-suite sourcing across multiple functions and industries
• Strong ability to translate business objectives into actionable talent strategies that drive measurable impact
• Proven track record of building diverse leadership pipelines and advancing inclusive hiring practices
• Deep knowledge of executive sourcing methodologies, market intelligence, and competitive talent landscapes
• Skilled in advising senior leaders and influencing decisions at the highest levels of the organization
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, data-informed recruiting solutions that enhance operational excellence
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic storytelling skills to position the company as an employer of choice
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment while balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution
• Leadership capability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams within talent acquisition or executive search

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary Range: $182,000 - $236,600 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.