Assistant Designer

Knitwell Group; New Albany (IN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Healthcare + 401K

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

Lane Bryant seeks a detail-oriented designer to join the LIVI Activewear Design Team. You will support concept-to-final product, collaborating with designers, cross-functional teams, agents, and vendors to develop on-brand assortments that meet customer needs and margin goals.

The role offers hands-on experience in trend research, product development, sample organization, and daily design execution, with opportunities for growth within our family of brands.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a design or product development related position for a fashion retailer.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with PLM and Adobe Illustrator preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sr. Designer/Designer in building seasonal product collections for assigned category/categories.
• Research trend, silhouette, detail, fabric, and color ideas that feel fresh and brand-right.
• Prepare visual tools and presentations including sketches, tears, boards, and color standards.
• Coordinate and organize category samples, CADs, and materials for line review.
• Attend fit sessions and update PLM, sketches, and materials as needed.
• Collaborate with PD, Sourcing, R&D, overseas partners, and merchants on design execution.
• Assist with seasonal sketching, tech packs, and line sheets under supervision.

Skills

Design experience

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design

Tools

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Google Slides

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

About us

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn’t set out to change fashion forever, but that’s exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you’ll be at home here.

About the role

Join the LIVI Activewear Design Team and help bring seasonal collections to life for a brand focused on style, comfort, and confidence. In this role, you’ll support the design process from concept through final product—partnering with Designers, cross-functional teams, agents, and vendors to execute fresh, brand-right assortments that meet customer needs, line plan direction, and margin goals. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, creative individual to gain hands‑on experience across trend research, product development, presentations, sample organization, and day‑to‑day design execution.

The impact you can have

• Support the Sr. Designer/Designer in building seasonal product collections for assigned category/categories.


• Research trend, silhouette, detail, fabric, and color ideas that feel fresh, brand-right, and relevant to the customer.


• Prepare visual tools and presentation materials, including sketches, image tears, boards, Google Slides presentations, fabric swatches, and color standards.


• Communicate with agent and vendor offices as needed to support daily design and development priorities.


• Coordinate and organize category samples, CADs, and materials for line review and Line Coordination.


• Attend fit sessions for assigned categories and update PLM, sketches, and related materials as needed.


• Partner with PD, Sourcing, R&D, overseas partners, and merchants to support accurate design execution, fabric exploration, and sales-informed development.


• Collaborate with the broader design team to support outfit building, monthly messages, color direction, and lifestyle storytelling.


• Assist with seasonal sketching, accurate tech packs, tech pack updates, and line sheets under the direction of the Sr. Designer and/or Designer.

You’ll bring to the role

• 1-2 years of experience in a design or product development related position for a fashion retailer.


• Some background in fit, fabric development, finishes and construction details preferred.


• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field preferred.


• Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point. Prior PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Google Slides experience preferred.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.


• Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.


• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.


• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *


• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Time off – paid time off & holidays*


• Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the Lane Bryant office location in Columbus, OH as defined by business needs.

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Location

LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054

Position Type

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.