About us

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.

About The Role

Under the guidance of the Senior Technical Designer, the Associate Technical Designer is responsible to support the execution of the design aesthetic and fit direction for the given categories within the Sportswear and/or Intimate Apparel areas through the established Lane Bryant process and standards.

The impact you can have

• Prepare technical specification packages with garment construction details for our manufacturing partners

• Assist in all fit sessions necessary to achieve final approvals

• Prepare and measure garments prior to fitting

• Take detailed notes in fit sessions, complete technical reports post fitting

• Provide vendors with additional corrective action recommendations illustrated by photos, diagrams, and email communication

• Sketch out and ascertaining pattern corrections

• Simultaneously organize and track product movement across multiple seasons

• Act as the liaison for communication between merchants, product development and design.

• Provide technical recommendations and resolutions for fit and construction issues

• Track fit samples

• Provide input to the sourcing and design teams regarding vendor’s capabilities of meeting technical design standards

• Adhere to the department standards and best practices for product fit and process compliance

You’ll bring to the role

• A degree in Apparel Design, Technical Design or Fashion Design

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in technical design, production, design, and/or product development

• Working knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, basic grading, and vendor/factory communication

• Working knowledge of computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Programs, Flex PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Detail oriented/ organizational skills

• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written form

Benefits At KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant & Talbots (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: $72,000 - $80,000

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:

LB NYC Design Off-LaneBryant-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.