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Associate Designer

Bonobos, New York, New York, us, 10261

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About PHOENIX PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

Overview PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

About Bonobos We are on a mission to make fits and connections that inspire people to be themselves. Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience. Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos, Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 60+ Guideshop locations. Our Guideshops are in real-life stores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice. Don't think traditional retail, Bonobos is something you haven't seen before.

The Bonobos team is vibrant, collaborative, and inclusive. We value self-awareness, empathy, intellectual honesty, positive energy, and judgment, often over experience. We've created a culture where collaboration and communication are paramount, all while making time for fun and celebrating extraordinary efforts.

Location Name New York Office

Responsibilities POSITION OVERVIEW Bonobos is seeking an Associate Designer with a strong understanding of Knitwear design, as well as yarn and stitch development. The Associate Designer contributes meaningfully to all steps of the Design process, with guidance from the Sweaters Designer. The ideal candidate works well cross-functionally with Technical Design, Merchandising, Production, and Sourcing to bring great product to life. They also offer support in preparing presentation materials for all design meetings, and works towards presenting Knits category independently. Researches latest trends within knitwear market, with ongoing communication with Designer to assist in daily tasks and collaborate on seasonal design development.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute strong and innovative ideas, and ability to create designs independently

Support Designer in the Sweaters category from concept through completion of the development process

Create and present big idea boards at concept/kickoff

Follow trends and have knowledge of competitors and aspirational brands for your category

Work closely with Designer and Director of Fabric R&D to source new yarns and fabrics seasonally

Contribute to seasonal sweaters stitch development

Communicate regularly with Merchant partners to gather input, share ideas and line development direction

Understand the needs of the business, balancing business strategy and creative innovation

Create and maintain tech packs and BOMs, communicate with Tech and Production teams, and work on follow-up issues

Attend fittings, take notes, and update sketches or BOMs post fitting. Work toward being able to lead fitting for your own category

Required Experience & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, or Association's Degree in Apparel Design combined with several years of work experience in Sweaters

Experience: 2 - 4 years of full time professional Knitwear Design experience in either Men's or Women's

Strong understanding of fully-fashioned knitwear: gauges, yarn types and sizes, stitches, and garment construction

Positive mindset

Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Able to be adaptable and flexible with priorities of workflow

Have the ability to take ownership and work with manager

Able to work collaboratively with teammates

Eye for the brand and keen trend awareness

Excellent design and computer sketching skills

Sense of accountability and strong work ethic

Punctuality and dependable attendance

Proficiency in: WebPDM / BeProduct, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Windows (Outlook / Word / Excel) and Google products

Critical Skills & Attributes

Internship in Fashion Design

Benefits & Compensation PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associate's health and long-term financial security including:

Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match

Merchandise discount

Paid Time Off

Parental leave for new moms and dads

For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and more.

Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.

Part-time associates may also be eligible to participate in the Bonobos Guideshop Incentive Plan.

Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.

Pay Range $70,200 - $99,700

Closing An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e‑mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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