KnitWell Group
Lane Bryant Product Designer
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. To direct, build and develop product ideas for Dresses, Skirts, and Sweaters categories. Work closely with Directors, Design, Technical Design Sourcing Team, and Merchants to execute to Seasonal Concept direction, line plan style needs, margin requirements, and completion of product. Manage Brand Integrity through internal and external Design and Product Development. Continue to evolve Lane Bryant's product process. High taste level, ability to identify trends, bring newness to the table and translate concepts into wearable commercially appealing collection. The impact you can have: Manage multiple seasons within your category/categories Knowledge of customer needs/wants as well as current and emerging trends with the ability to translate into brand-right product, balancing core and fashion Partner with R&D and Sourcing to research and develop core and key fabrications, trim, embellishment appropriate to the category. Initiate test recommendations on a seasonal and ongoing basis Clearly present design point of view at seasonal design owned PLC meetings to senior management and merchant team Attend all Fit sessions pertaining to your product working closely with the Technical Design partners to maintain initial vision and Brand fit Execute timelines on Product Calendar and Line Plan needs Manage/Communication with Agent/Vendor offices to ensure correct design detail execution for categories Manage, coach, evaluate direct reports and foster their professional development Partner with merchants to know and understand sales of your category and be able to apply this sales knowledge to future development Communicate design intent to team, Sourcing, TD, and Merchants You'll bring to the role: 7-10 years of experience in a design or product development related position for a fashion retailer. Extensive background in fit, fabric development, finishes and construction details. Bachelor's degree in design or related field preferred. Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point. Prior PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Kaleidostyle experience preferred. Excellent managerial, organization and leadership skills Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Benefits at KnitWell Group: 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 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) retirement* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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. 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. 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.
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. To direct, build and develop product ideas for Dresses, Skirts, and Sweaters categories. Work closely with Directors, Design, Technical Design Sourcing Team, and Merchants to execute to Seasonal Concept direction, line plan style needs, margin requirements, and completion of product. Manage Brand Integrity through internal and external Design and Product Development. Continue to evolve Lane Bryant's product process. High taste level, ability to identify trends, bring newness to the table and translate concepts into wearable commercially appealing collection. The impact you can have: Manage multiple seasons within your category/categories Knowledge of customer needs/wants as well as current and emerging trends with the ability to translate into brand-right product, balancing core and fashion Partner with R&D and Sourcing to research and develop core and key fabrications, trim, embellishment appropriate to the category. Initiate test recommendations on a seasonal and ongoing basis Clearly present design point of view at seasonal design owned PLC meetings to senior management and merchant team Attend all Fit sessions pertaining to your product working closely with the Technical Design partners to maintain initial vision and Brand fit Execute timelines on Product Calendar and Line Plan needs Manage/Communication with Agent/Vendor offices to ensure correct design detail execution for categories Manage, coach, evaluate direct reports and foster their professional development Partner with merchants to know and understand sales of your category and be able to apply this sales knowledge to future development Communicate design intent to team, Sourcing, TD, and Merchants You'll bring to the role: 7-10 years of experience in a design or product development related position for a fashion retailer. Extensive background in fit, fabric development, finishes and construction details. Bachelor's degree in design or related field preferred. Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point. Prior PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Kaleidostyle experience preferred. Excellent managerial, organization and leadership skills Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Benefits at KnitWell Group: 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 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) retirement* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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. 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. 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.