Assistant Designer

KnitWell Group • Albany, OH

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the LIVI Activewear Design Team and help bring seasonal collections to life for a brand focused on style, comfort, and confidence. In this role, you’ll support the design process from concept through final product—partnering with Designers, cross-functional teams, agents, and vendors to execute fresh, brand-right assortments that meet customer needs, line plan direction, and margin goals. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, creative individual to gain hands-on experience across trend research, product development, presentations, sample organization, and day-to-day design execution.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a design or product development related position for a fashion retailer.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Some background in fit, fabric development, finishes and construction details preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field preferred.
• Prior PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Google Slides experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sr. Designer/Designer in building seasonal product collections for assigned category/categories.
• Research trend, silhouette, detail, fabric, and color ideas that feel fresh, brand-right, and relevant to the customer.
• Prepare visual tools and presentation materials, including sketches, image tears, boards, Google Slides presentations, fabric swatches, and color standards.
• Communicate with agent and vendor offices as needed to support daily design and development priorities.
• Coordinate and organize category samples, CADs, and materials for line review and Line Coordination.
• Attend fit sessions for assigned categories and update PLM, sketches, and related materials as needed.
• Partner with PD, Sourcing, R&D, overseas partners, and merchants to support accurate design execution, fabric exploration, and sales-informed development.
• Collaborate with the broader design team to support outfit building, monthly messages, color direction, and lifestyle storytelling.
• Assist with seasonal sketching, accurate tech packs, tech pack updates, and line sheets under the direction of the Sr. Designer and/or Designer.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level