Assistant Designer

About us

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.

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.

• 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.

• 1-2 years of experience in a design or product development related position for a fashion retailer.
• Some background in fit, fabric development, finishes and construction details preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point. Prior PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Google Slides experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly.

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select Knit Well 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*
• Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the Lane Bryant office location in Columbus, OH as defined by business needs.

* 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.

LB OH Corp Office-Lane Bryant-New Albany, OH 43054

Regular/Full time

The Company is an equal opportunity…