Assistant Designer

Assistant Designer

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.

The Assistant Designer assists the Designer with the execution of seasonal collections, fabrications and colors that maintain the brand identity. Assists in the development, concept and design of the product line. Prepares Line Review presentation materials, concept boards, fabric and color boards and flat sketches. 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 position and representing a hunger for knowledge and responsibility.

The impact you can have:

• Assists in identifying seasonal fashion direction, merchandise trends and client needs for the area of responsibility
• Assists in the preparation of design specification sheets, both flat and technical sketches, pitch sheets and trim sheets
• Contributes to conceptualization and implementation of the line; Prepares presentation boards highlighting fabric, flats, and figure sketches; Assists in set up of all Spectrum and Concept presentations
• Participates in line assortment building and line presentations with the goal of creating a cohesive and exciting collection
• Assists in research and development for trims and print and pattern
• Attends all style fittings and provides input/feedback as necessary; Keeps detailed notes from all fittings
• Maintains product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library
• Facilitates and administers interoffice communication
• Adheres to cross-functional calendar and attends meetings as required
• Research competitive markets
• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal clients
• Interfaces professionally and works effectively in group settings
• Handle other responsibilities or projects, as assigned

You'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree equivalent in Design
• 1-2 years' experience in Design
• Creativity and enthusiasm for fashion
• Strong sketching and illustration ability
• Ability to identify color and fashion trends
• Knowledge of design specifications, i.e. draping, pattern making, sewing and CAD software
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong teamwork skills
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and all other Microsoft Office Applications

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: $25.50 - $25.96

Location: Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

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.