Associate Designer, Sweaters

N23 Premium Brands Opco LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount across brands

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 41

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time off – paid time off & holidays

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking an Associate Designer for the Sweaters category in New York. This role partners with Design, Product Development, Technical Design and Merchandising to ensure clear development processes and timely hand-offs to Product Development.

Responsibilities include creating sketches (Procreate/hand), maintaining line knowledge, and presenting results during line reviews. 2–3 years in fashion design with sweaters experience is preferred; BA/Associate in Design required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Fashion Design, Sweaters experience preferred.
• BA, Associates degree, or equivalent in Design.

Responsibilities

• Design and development for the Sweaters category from concept to production.
• Assist in fabric research and development; fabricate basic core items like jackets/outerwear.

Skills

Fashion Design

Sweaters experience

Proactive communication

Color sense

Education

BA/Associates in Design

Tools

Procreate

Illustrator

Job description

About us

LOFT 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 Position

The Associate Designer is responsible for a variable amount of design, development and selection of materials, silhouettes, colors and patterns for the Sweaters category. Will assist in fabric research, development and fabricates basic core items seeing Jacket and Outerwear 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, Sweaters experience preferred 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
• Proficient in Procreate 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: $65,000-$68,000 *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.

Eligibility

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.

Company overview

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.

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