Senior designer

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.

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.

What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the opportunities to grow with us. Our Performance Feedback Program allows for healthy career conversations and goal setting throughout the year.

• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations and have fulfilled our 40-hour week, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.

• Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.

• Merchandise Discounts! Our associates receive 50% off Talbots and select Haven Well Within brand items. Additionally, you may also be eligible for discounts at the brands across KnitWell Group.

The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000

What You’ll Do:

• 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

• Execute silhouette, fit and styling direction

• Drive seasonal framework to ensure creative ideas and business goals are in tandem.

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

• Oversee development and approve execution of all stitches

• 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

• Remain aware of overall vision as line is designed

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

• Continue to develop and increase understanding of the HWW customer

• Able to travel domestically approximately 4 times per year

Who You Are:

• 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

• Effective communicator with an eye on successfully managing expectations

• Proven ability to communicate + influence diverse level of talent to achieve results

• Strong time management skills

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

• Ability to illustrate or execute ideas in a concept board format

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

• Knowledge and experience working with Technical Designers.

• Knowledge and experience with Illustrator and CAD design

• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

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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 [email protected]. 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.