Assistant Designer

LOFT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

LOFT in New York (Times Square Tower) is seeking an Assistant Designer to support the Designer in developing seasonal dress collections, fabrics, and colors that align with our brand identity. You’ll help create concept boards, line sheets, and presentation materials while maintaining strong vendor and cross-functional relationships.

You will contribute to line assortment, attend fittings, and keep detailed design logs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design is required.
• 1–2 years of design experience.
• Strong sketching and illustration ability.
• Ability to identify color and fashion trends.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist Designer with execution of seasonal dresses collections, fabrications and colors.
• Prepare Line Review materials, concept boards, fabric and color boards and flat sketches.
• Attend fittings and provide input/notes; maintain design archives and logs.
• Prepare design specification sheets and pitch sheets; assist in line assortment and presentations.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to support product development.

Skills

Strong sketching & illustration

Color & fashion trend identification

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Photoshop/Illustrator proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Excel

Job description

About usLOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style.Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.About the roleThe Assistant Designer assists the Designer with the execution of seasonal dresses collections, fabrications and colors that maintain the brand identity. Assists in the development, concept and design of the product line. Prepares Line Review presentation materials, concept boards, fabric and color boards and flat sketches. Embodies the company's Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, embracing diversity in all facets of the position and representing a hunger for knowledge and responsibilityThe impact you can haveAssists in the preparation of design specification sheets, both flat and technical sketches, pitch sheets and trim sheetsContributes to conceptualization and implementation of the line; Prepares presentation boards highlighting fabric, flats, and figure sketches; Assists in set up of all Spectrum and Concept presentationsParticipates in line assortment building and line presentations with the goal of creating a cohesive and exciting collectionAttends all style fittings and provides input/feedback as necessary; Keeps detailed notes from all fittingsMaintains product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives libraryAdheres to cross-functional calendar and attends meetings as requiredBuilds collaborative relationships with vendors and internal clientsYou’ll bring to the roleBachelor’s degree equivalent in Design1-2 years’ experience in DesignCreativity and enthusiasm for fashionStrong sketching and illustration abilityAbility to identify color and fashion trendsStrong organizational skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and all other Microsoft Office ApplicationsBenefits at KnitWell GroupMerchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, Talbots and Haven Well Within (in store and online)Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brandsA 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) retirement*Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Time off – paid time off & holidays*The target salary range for this role is: $53,000-$54,000*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.Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.#LI-KB1Location:Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036Position Type:Regular/Full timeEqual Employment OpportunityThe 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.