Jones names Anne Klein design vp

NEW YORK Jones Apparel Group has named Ted Kim to the newly created position of vp design for Anne Klein New York. In this role, Kim will oversee the design functions for Anne Klein New York Sportswear.

Kim will report to Susie Rieland, chief merchandising officer for Bridge and Better Sportswear. Kim's first line for Anne Klein New York Sportswear will be spring 2009.

Kim most recently served as senior designer for the Michael Kors Collection. Prior to that, he worked at Donna Karan Signature and MaxMara Sportmax.