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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.

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 role

This position supports the Color and Print Production Manager in seasonal print and yarn dye development and production in alignment with design concept and need.  Assists in translating and executing design’s vision into finished fabric form while keeping the aesthetic intent and adhering to the Product Life Cycle (PLC).  Champions the company’s values and practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity. Candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The impact you can have

• Responsible for support in all day-to-day color and print production functions
• Match color swatches to corporate standards and standards to CAD
• Assist in data entry of seasonal color info and in ordering off-standard colors from color providers
• Assist in creating seasonal presentation boards, color palettes and merchant color boards
• Distribute off-standard and one- of colors to agents and mills
• Assist in updating lab dip tracking chart
• Assist in maintaining seasonal development print tracker
• Track and manage seasonal development print yardages
• Organize seasonal print strike off and bulk submits
• Upload print and yarn dye packages to agents and mills
• Input color and print development info into Bamboo Rose
• Share with Marketing and Customer Relations print files for advertising and promotion
• Attendance is required in the office for key deliverables.  This is subject change at any time

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, or equivalent
• 2 years experience in Fashion industry
• Technical knowledge of color and fabric print production
• Good eye for color matching
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow processes and PLC with cross functional team
• Ability to understand mill capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (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: $26.44 - $28.85 hourly*

*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.

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

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Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

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.