Associate Designer, Dresses

N23 Premium Brands Opco LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Volunteer opportunities

Insurance & 401K

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

KnitWell Group in New York is seeking an Associate Designer for the Dresses category to drive design, development, and selection of fabrics, silhouettes, colors and patterns. You will assist with fabric research and see garments through to production, coordinating with design, product development, technical design and merchandising.

You’ll create sketches, maintain knowledge of the line, and manage technical packages while tracking changes and sharing updates with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in Fashion Design, BA, Associates degree, or equivalent.
• Strong fashion, color and print sense.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with capacity to anticipate change.
• Knowledge of design specifications (e.g. draping, pattern-making and CAD software).
• Proficient in Photoshop, Excel and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and select materials, silhouettes, colors and patterns for Dresses category.
• Assist in fabric research, development and fabricates basic core items seeing garments through to production.
• Manage technical package process, to include drawings, measurements and design detail specifications.
• Create new sketches using Adobe Illustrator and hand sketching.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the line and track changes.
• Coordinate all changes from Line Review and communicate to cross-functional teams.
• Identify seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and merchandise trends.
• Design Presentation Boards; research competitive market and present results.

Skills

Fashion Design

Strong communication

Organized

CAD software

Education

BA in Fashion Design

Associates degree

Tools

Photoshop

Excel

Illustrator

Job description

About us

Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between). Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet).

About the Position

The Associate Designer is responsible for a variable amount of design, development and selection of materials, silhouettes, colors and patterns for the Dresses category. Will assist in fabric research, development and fabricates basic core items seeing garments through to production. The impact you can have Serve as liaison between Design, Product Development, Technical Design and Merchandising to ensure information flow is accurate throughout the development process Manage technical package process, to include drawings, measurements and design detail specifications, as well as hand-off to Product Development Creating new sketches and sketch updates using adobe illustrator and hand sketching Maintain thorough knowledge of the line (silhouettes, yarns/fabrics and design details) and responsible for tracking changes/additions Participate in concept review and line building recaps, in addition to line review Coordinate all changes from Line Review and communicate to cross-functional teams at Line Review recap Identifying seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and merchandise trends for area of responsibility Design Presentation Boards; Research competitive market and present results and deductions to Designer

You’ll bring to the role

• 2-3 years’ experience in Fashion Design BA, Associates degree, or equivalent in Design
• Strong fashion, color and print sense
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized with capacity to anticipate change
• Knowledge of design specifications (ex. draping, pattern-making and CAD software)
• Proficient in Photoshop, Excel and Illustrator

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, Talbots and Haven Well Well Within Support for your individual development plus 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) retirement*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

The target salary range for this role is: $68,000-$70,000 *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-KB1 Location: Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036 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.

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.