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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.

About the role

The Senior Designer for Sweaters, Sleep, & Balance (low impact activewear) creates and develops a marketable, woman’s product line through the vision and illustration of design concepts appropriate for the Haven Well Within customer. The primary function of the position is to innovate and adopt new design ideas on a seasonal basis.

The impact you can have

• Research global and domestic markets to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques

• Create and execute innovative design concepts to fill the needs of the line plan and account for departmental development and adoption ratios

• Ensure product is consistent with market trends while maintaining the Haven Well Within brand integrity and business strategy

• Set seasonal yarn direction -- work with Fabric R&D on research and development of qualities

• Maintain communication with Product Development, Merchandising and Sourcing teams

• Present collection at Sketch Presentation and Line Presentation

• Adhere to cross-functional calendar and attends all meetings as required

• Prepare, oversee and approve execution of tech packs

• Ensure line meets IMU goals, initiate alternate development where necessary

• Able to travel domestically approximately 4 times per year

You’ll bring to the role

• Degree in Fashion Design

• 10+ years’ experience

• Prior sweater focused design experience

• Activewear & Sleepwear experience a plus but not mandatory

• Superior time and project management skills; able to shift gears seamlessly and take the ball across the finish line

• Superior organizational skills

• Ability to sketch and execute flats and technical sketches in illustrator

• Knowledge and experience working in textile yarn research as it relates to garment development

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.*

• The target salary range for this role is: $115,000 - $125,000

*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.

• On-site:  This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the business at our Haven Well Within office location in New York, NY. 

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.

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Location:

New York Office

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.