Director, Trend & Concept

• Spearhead conceptual direction for each season, adjusting per shifting strategic needs of the business
• Creates trend forecast to be used by both design and merchandising
• Research, identify trends and conceptualize new ideas that complement existing product or take the LOFT business in a new direction
• Oversee direction of print, pattern and color for each collection
• Print and Sample budget management
• Stay abreast of trends, new techniques and resources in print design and fabric
• Present new concepts and seasonal ideas to senior management and design for inspiration
• Demonstrate strong awareness of apparel retail and fashion landscape
• Build relationships with Cross-Functional partners and participate as a solution-oriented team member, contributing to a high performing team
• Demonstrate ability to affect key decisions within the Cross-Functional team
• Partner with Merchandising leadership to assure brand right color and theme flow, adding and adjusting color and print post line coordination processes.
• Partner with Marketing in order to influence marketing POV and creative solutions
• Partner with Design on print, pattern and color to meet all line plan and development needs
• Partners with each department at different touch points through the product life cycle.

• 10-15 years of experience in design, pattern, textiles and color
• Bachelors' or Associates Degree, or equivalent, in Design
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong fashion sense, with a sense of brand and client needs
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Conceptual and/or Trend forecasting experience preferred

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
• Support for 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