Assistant Stylist

About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

About The Role

The Assistant Stylist is responsible for the collection, organization and tracking of seasonal marketing samples for our LOFT and LOFT Outlet Brand within the styling department. This position will serve as a critical role, interfacing cross functionally with Marketing, PR, Creative, Merchandising, Sourcing, and external partners along with assisting the styling team on shoots. The individual in the role must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to prioritize and multitask. Sense of urgency and a positive attitude is a must.

The impact you can have

• Manage, check in, and track all seasonal samples for the LOFT/LOS brands. Work with styling, merchants, and sourcing on tracking key items for the season to prepare for style out.

• Maintain full knowledge of LOFT/LOS seasonal production line and be the point person for all sample questions that arise.

• Maintain LOFT/LOS sample closet, making sure samples are organized and easily accessible.

• Work with styling team on prep and management of the seasonal kick off and style out process. Constantly updating stylists with key item samples to ensure smooth running of the meetings.

• Works closely with Associate Manager of Styling and Director of Styling for seasonal Campaign shoots.

• Work cross functionally with photo production to find space and set up room for model fittings.

• Work with photo production and styling on packing and shipping samples to photoshoots. Making sure to track all outgoing and incoming shipments, either through messenger service or shipping company.

• Own pre-shoot and post-shoot deck process for LOFT/ LOS shoots

• Work with post-production team on sample sending to retouching houses after shoots are wrapped.

• Once season is wrapped, pack samples for charity pick up to optimize sample closet space.

• Assist the styling managers and director with any needs during the style out process and shooting.

You’ll bring to the role

• BA in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)

• 1-2 years’ of retail or fashion experience, required

• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.

• Strong ability to multi-task

• Can-do attitude

• A strong team player

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google docs

• Familiar with Mac software

• An interest in growing into a styling career path is preferred

Benefits At KnitWell Group

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

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

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

The target hourly pay rate for this role is: $24.00 - $25.00

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 in a mostly onsite model, with 4-5 days per week worked in our NYC office.

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Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.