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About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. 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.

About the role

The Assistant Designer will assist the Design Team in executing seasonal concept direction, line plan style needs, margin requirements and completion of product. Communicates to vendors and other departments under the direction of the Design Director while providing tactical, administrative and clerical support.

The impact you can have

• Assist Design Director in creating the product collections at the beginning of each season for specific category/categories

• Support design team by preparing necessary visual tools (i.e. sketches, doll boards, presentation boards, fabric swatches, color standards, etc)

• Assist in coordinating category samples and cads for line review and line close

• Attend all Fit sessions pertaining to your category/categories

• Partner with merchants to know and understand sales of your category and able to apply this sales knowledge to future development

• Assist in all sketching, creating complete accurate seasonal tech pack execution, tech pack updates and line sheets per categories under direction of the Design Director

You’ll bring to the role

• 1-2 years of experience in a design or product development related position for a fashion retailer.

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field preferred.

• Some background in fit, fabric development, finishes and construction details preferred.

• Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point, Adobe Illustrator

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• 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 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* 

*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. 

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the New Albany, OH location and two days per week worked remotely.   

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Location:

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

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.