Associate Designer, Sweaters

LOFT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount at LOFT & related

Career development & mobility

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 40

401(k) retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Salary range $65,000-$68,000

Job summary

The Associate Designer for the Sweaters category at KnitWell Group in New York will drive design development, select materials, silhouettes, colors and patterns, and assist fabric research from concept to production while coordinating with Design, Product Development and Merchandising.

Requirements include 2–3 years in Fashion Design (sweaters preferred), a BA or Associate in Design, and proficiency with Procreate and Illustrator.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Fashion Design, sweater 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Design, Product Development, Technical Design and Merchandising to ensure information flow through development.
• 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, and line reviews.
• Coordinate all changes from Line Review and communicate to cross-functional teams at Line Review recap.
• Identify seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities and trends for area of responsibility.
• Design presentation boards; research competitive market and present results.

Skills

Fashion design experience

Color and print sense

Communication skills

Organized

Design specifications knowledge

Education

BA or 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.

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.