What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer, Dresses position at KnitWell Group?
About us
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 Designer will execute the design process from conception to final prototype for the Dresses category. Will be fully responsible for entire product design process to include market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and fit.
The impact you can have
- Research global, domestic and competitive markets to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques
- Ensures that product is consistent with market trends while maintaining the brand identity and business strategy
- Partner with Merchandising team to set seasonal framework and ensure creative ideas and business goals are in tandem
- Accountable for departmental financial / sales goals
- Attend all fittings and provide input in the direction of fit
- Execute silhouette, fit and styling direction
- Work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, Technical Services, Planning and Store Planning
You'll bring to the role
Benefits at KnitWell Group
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.
This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the Times Square Tower location and two days per week worked remotely.
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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.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000
