Assistant Designer Dresses, Skirts, Sweaters

Albany - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About us

Our founder Lena Bryant didnt set out to change fashion forever but thats exactly what she did. 120 years later Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes shapes and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression youll be at home here.

About the role

Assists the creation & ideation of new Innovation for the Lane Bryant brand. Focus of role is to execute future design ideation customer needs & newness for the brand maintaining margin requirements and completion of to vendors and other departments under the direction of the Director of tactical administrative and clerical support on a day-to-day basis.

The impact you can have

Contribute to the creation of innovative and functional designs collaborating with senior designer focused on aspects of fit style components and material innovation.
Support the design process by creating sketches tech packs and assist with fittings.
Research and assist creating new silhouettes for categories across dresses skirts and sweaters.
Support design team by preparing necessary visual tools (i.e. sketches competitor analysis reports bi-yearly innovation ideation presentation boards etc)
Email daily communication to internal team & external overseas partners offices as needed
Assist in coordinating category samples development needs for all weekly Blue Sky Development meetings.
Attend all Fit sessions pertaining to your category/categories
Assisting with Design Development Trend Research and Material Selection & innovation ideation for the product areas.
Maintaining Design Documentation-Keeping track of design specifications Updating catalogues & tech packs as needed and other relevant documentation

Youll bring to the role

1-2 years of experience in a design or product development-related position for a fashion retailer.
Some background in fit fabric development finishes and construction details preferred.
Bachelors degree in design or related field preferred.
Proficient in Word Excel and Power Point. Prior PLM Adobe Illustrator and Kaleidostyle experience preferred.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly

Benefits at KnitWell Group

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands subject to each brands 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.

On-site: This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the businessat our Lane Bryant office location in New Albany OH.

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:

LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany OH 43054

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 candidates 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 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 Companys business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicants request for reasonable accommodation.

About usOur founder Lena Bryant didnt set out to change fashion forever but thats exactly what she did. 120 years later Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes sha...