Associate Designer, Suits/Jackets/Skirts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Insurance & 401(k)

Job summary

Ann Taylor is seeking an Associate Designer in New York City. The role focuses on designing, developing and selecting materials, silhouettes, colors and patterns for the Suits, Jackets and Skirts lines.

You will support fabric research and drive the design process from concept to production within a collaborative, cross-functional team. You will create sketches with Illustrator and hand sketching, maintain line knowledge, and present design boards while tracking changes through the development

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Fashion 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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and select materials, silhouettes, colors and patterns for the Suits, Jackets, and Skirts categories.
• Assist in fabric research, development and production of basic core items.
• Coordinate with Design, Product Development, Technical Design and Merchandising to ensure info flow during development.
• Create sketches and updates using Adobe Illustrator and hand sketching.
• Maintain knowledge of line and track changes in line reviews and hand-offs to Product Development.
• Prepare design presentation boards and research competitive market results.

Skills

Fashion design

Color/print sense

Communication skills

Organization

Education

BA in Design

Associates degree in Design

Tools

Photoshop

Excel

Illustrator

Job description

About usAnn 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 PositionThe Associate Designer is responsible for a variable amount of design, development and selection of materials, silhouettes, colors and patterns for the Suits, Jackets, and Skirts categories. Will assist in fabric research, development and fabricates basic core items seeing garments through to production.The impact you can haveServe as liaison between Design, Product Development, Technical Design and Merchandising to ensure information flow is accurate throughout the development processManage technical package process, to include drawings, measurements and design detail specifications, as well as hand-off to Product DevelopmentCreating new sketches and sketch updates using adobe illustrator and hand sketchingMaintain thorough knowledge of the line (silhouettes, yarns/fabrics and design details) and responsible for tracking changes/additionsParticipate in concept review and line building recaps, in addition to line reviewCoordinate all changes from Line Review and communicate to cross-functional teams at Line Review recapIdentifying seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and merchandise trends for area of responsibilityDesign Presentation Boards; Research competitive market and present results and deductions to DesignerYou’ll bring to the role2-3 years’ experience in Fashion DesignBA, Associates degree, or equivalent in DesignStrong fashion, color and print senseStrong communication and presentation skillsHighly organized with capacity to anticipate changeKnowledge of design specifications (ex. draping, pattern-making and CAD software)Proficient in Photoshop, Excel and IllustratorBenefits 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: $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-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.