Associate Designer, Dresses

KnitWell Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount across brands

Career development and mobility

Volunteer opportunities

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

KnitWell Group in Times Square Tower, NY, is seeking an Associate Designer for the Dresses category to drive design development from concept to production. You will collaborate across Design, Product Development, Technical Design and Merchandising, creating sketches and design boards while researching fabrics and trends.

The role requires 2–3 years in fashion design, a design degree, strong color/print sense, and proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 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 (e.g., draping, pattern-making, CAD software).
• Proficient in Photoshop, Excel and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• 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, including drawings, measurements and design details, and hand-off to Product Development.
• Create new sketches and updates using Adobe Illustrator and hand sketching.
• Maintain knowledge of the line and track changes/additions.
• Participate in concept reviews and line-building recaps.
• Coordinate all changes from Line Review and communicate to cross-functional teams.
• Identify seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and trends.
• Design presentation boards; research competitive market and present results.

Skills

Fashion design

Communication skills

Organization

Color & print sense

Education

Design degree

Associate/BA in Design

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). Ready to join us?

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 Within (in store and online)
• 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.

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.