Assistant Designer Job at Ann Taylor in New York
Ann Taylor - New York, NY, United States, 10261
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About Us
Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).
About Us
Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).
Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?
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 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 & and current trends in the market
- Build collaborative relationships with vendors and and cross functional team members
- Interfaces professionally and works effectively in group settings
- Handle other responsibilities or projects, as assigned
- 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 woven fabric construction
- 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
- 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
- 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 on-site at our New York City location
Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036
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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