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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.

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

The Associate Designer is responsible for a variable amount of design, development and selection of materials, silhouettes, colors and patterns for a specific classification or area. The position embodies the company's Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, embracing diversity in all facets of the role and representing a hunger for knowledge and responsibility. Assists in fabric research, development and fabricates basic core items seeing garments through to production.

The impact you can have

•    Serve as liaison between Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to ensure information flow is accurate throughout the development process
•    Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal clients across departments and divisions 
•    Manage technical package process, to include drawings, measurements and design detail specifications, as well as hand-off to Product Development

•    Thorough knowledge of the line (silhouettes, yarns/fabrics and design details) and responsible for tracking changes/additions
•    Building tech packs and specing accessories
•    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
•    Interface professionally and work effectively in group settings
•    Mentor, coach and counsel direct reports on performance expectations (when applicable)

You’ll bring to the role
•    2-3 years’ experience as an Assistant Designer
•    BA, Associates degree, or equivalent in Design 
•    Creative and innovative design ability tailored to the brand aesthetic and client 
•    Strong sketching and illustration ability 
•    Creating new sketches and sketch updates using adobe illustrator and hand sketching 
•    Strong fashion, color and print sense 
•    Strong communication and presentation skills 
•    Highly organized with capacity to anticipate change
•    Proficient in Photoshop, Excel and Illustrator

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: $65,000 - $70,000

*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. 

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 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 myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. 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.