Design Coordinator

KnitWell Group • Albany, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Design Coordinator provides tactical, administrative, and clerical support to design leads and helps coordinate seasonal needs. The role supports design milestone meetings, seasonal research, schedules for design contractors, sample management and returns, design-area upkeep, and seasonal budget tracking. It is an on-site position based in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in an administrative or coordination role in the fashion industry.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Slides.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Assist design leads with setup and breakdown for major milestone meetings, including room preparation, board setup, and formatting and printing signs and labels.
• Assist with creating digital decks as needed.
• Conduct research and print seasonal tears as directed by design leads.
• Book rooms and meetings for Design milestone meetings.
• Coordinate schedules and calendars for design contractors, including trend and styling teams.
• Order supplies for the design team as needed.
• Provide daily support to design leads, including color copies, packages, and sample management.
• Manage seasonal design budgets and spending.
• Manage online and in-store sample returns.
• Maintain the design area, coordinate seasonal sample clear-outs and house cleaning, and keep the area to a high standard.
• Coordinate with executive administrators for Design and Technical Design on travel, expenses, and budgets.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Individual development support and opportunities for career mobility within the family of brands.
• Local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match for eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities supporting communities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed