Design Coordinator

L01 Lane Bryant Brands Opco LLC; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking an admin/coordination professional in New Albany, OH to support the Design leads and manage seasonal tasks. You will assist with meetings, sample tracking, and presentation materials to keep design workflows smooth.

You will handle budgeting support, expense reports, and coordination with executives, artists, and vendors. Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of admin/coordination in fashion industry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate seasonal needs with design leads and provide administrative support.
• Assist with setup for milestone meetings, including room prep and materials.
• Help with seasonal research, trend tear sheets, and presentation decks.
• Order samples and coordinate sample tracking, logistics, and returns.
• Support budget management, invoices, and expense reports for Design teams.
• Coordinate travel, expenses, calendars, and communications with Design team and exec assistants.

Skills

Admin coordination

Fashion industry experience

MS Office

Google Slides

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Oracle

Communication

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Oracle

Job description

About us

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here.

About the role

Assists the Design leads to coordinate seasonal needs. Provides tactical, administrative and clerical support. The impact you can have Assist Design Leads with setup for major milestone meetings, including room preparation, board setup and teardown, and signs and labels. Support concept development and seasonal design reviews, including sample organization, presentation preparation, digital decks, and inspiration boards. Assist with seasonal research and printing trend tear sheets as directed by Design Leads. Book rooms and coordinate schedules and calendars for Design milestone meetings and contractors, including trend and styling teams; manage meeting invitations and communications. Order samples and coordinate sample tracking, organization, logistics, and online and in-store returns. Order Design team supplies and provide daily support with color copies, packages, sample management, and presentation materials. Support outfitting sessions, assortment validation, sketch reviews, and other seasonal milestone activities. Manage seasonal Design budget and spend; support annual budget creation, process invoices for Design, Trend/CAD, and Technical Design, and assist with expense reports. Maintain the Design area and coordinate seasonal sample clear-outs and organization. Coordinate with Executive Assistants for Design and Technical Design on travel, expenses, budgets, calendars, and other administrative needs.

You'll bring to the role 1-2 years' experience in Admin/coordination fashion industry role Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google slides, some Adobe (Photoshop/Illustrator) and Oracle knowledge preferred Proactive approach to your work Excellent organizational skills Excellent written and verbal skills Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly.

Benefits

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies. Support for your individual development plus opportunities for 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).* Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Time off – paid time off & holidays.* 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.

Location and Position Type

LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054 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.