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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.

The Associate Technical Designer aids the Technical Designer or Senior Technical Designer to execute fit comments for the assigned product category.  Helps to manage the sample development process and is accountable for generating computerized specification packages and maintaining them through fit approval.   Collaborates with production, product development, design and merchandising to ensure the quality, delivery and business practices are achieved and upheld.  Demonstrates the company’s Values & Practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships, taking pride in the company and brand, and embracing diversity

The Impact you can have:

• Attends all fittings and all relevant departmental meetings.

• Protects brand integrity through fit continuity, upholding construction standards and consistency.

• Helps to capture team feedback during fittings and for the execution of the fit comments accordingly.

• Follows up on e-mails from the overseas office regarding comments on fit.

• Partners up with Technical Designer or Sr Technical Designer and QA during the Pre-Pro Sample Process for their assigned category.

• Adheres to cross-functional calendar.

• Assures seasonal deadlines are met for assigned area/ starts to manage the fit tracking process.

• Identifies “at risk” styles to Technical Designer or SR TD, reacting proactively, being on top of potential issues.

• Builds relationships with Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and other key internal and external partners.

• Travels as needed to Sourcing and Vendor Development offices or factories to work with technical teams to troubleshoot, educate, and understand vendor/factory capabilities.

• Represents department in intra-department and cross-function initiatives.  

• Encourages team atmosphere across brands and categories; fosters open communication and team environment with all business partners; receives constructive feedback professionally.

You'll Bring to the Role:

• 3-4+ years Technical Design experience of increasing responsibility in women’s apparel companies or manufacturers recognized as fashion industry leaders.  Specialty, vertically integrated retail strongly preferred.

• Degree preferred in MS, BS in Clothing or Textiles, AA/AAS or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design or Patternmaking.

• Demonstrates knowledge garment construction, able to analyze paper pattern & communicate garment corrections both verbally in fittings & written in tech pack when working with vendors.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments with cross functional and external partners.

• Problem solves and flex in a fast-paced environment.

• Team oriented.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize execution of multiple tasks/projects.

• Effective performer in fast-paced and multi-faceted environment.

• Proficient computer skills inclusive of MS Office programs and technical design related software/programs (i.e., Illustrator, PLM, etc.)

• Able to travel domestically and internationally if required.

The target salary for the 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 3-4 days per week worked in our NYC office.

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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.