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Associate Technical Designer

New Albany, Ohio
Full time Job ID R-2013805
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About us

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's 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, you'll be at home here.

About the role
The Associate Technical Designer is responsible for executing the design aesthetic and fit direction for the Pipeline Bras category, in partnership with the Sr. Technical Designer and cross-functional partners including Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Product Development.

The impact you can have

  • Translate the design concept into specification packages with garment measurements, design features, and construction requirements to communicate to the vendor.

  • Evaluate samples for fit, measurement, pattern shaping, and functionality to insure fit and proper styling

  • Provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit standards.Utilize written comments, sketches, photos or pattern making as needed to communicate

  • Provide technical design information to partners to insure all involved are up to date and product is meeting calendar driven deadlines.

  • Represent the voice of the customer for fit and garment construction in meetings and written communication; act as the guardian for the customer profile relating to fit detail

You’ll bring to the role

  • Degree in Apparel Design and/or Engineering, Textiles & Clothing

  • 3-5 years of experience in technical design positions either in women’s fashion apparel retailing or manufacturing industry leaders, plus size or intimates experience preferred

  • Working knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, exposure to garment manufacturing

  • Excellent computer skills, including experience using Excel, Web PDM, Illustrator, PLM and/or other on-line specification packages

Benefits at KnitWell Group

  • Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (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*

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement*

  • 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.

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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 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.

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