Assistant Knitwear Designer

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Designer in researching overarching trends for seasonal line development.
• Research, shop and analyze retail and runway to compile comprehensive analysis reports.
• Absorb and prepare seasonal palettes, including ordering standards.
• Research and develop new trims and brand-appropriate details.
• Prepare and execute professional and creative digital presentations for milestone meetings and seasonal development.
• Assist in video and photoshoots for milestone meetings.
• Afford to give presentations internally and to the customer.
• Sketch and CAD designs.
• Generate and prepare detailed account-specific tech packages for Senior Designer.
• Execute specs and layouts under guidance of Senior Designer, sketch and spec samples as needed.
• Track and maintain yarn & stitch KD and internal sample development.
• Afford to assist the Senior Designer and Technical Designer in fittings to learn to comment and convey the intended fit of each garment.

Yarn Research & Development

• Research and develop new yarn, yarn mixes and stitch development for account-specific needs, while adhering to production and costing requirements.
• Collaborate with Design team to create new yarns (including ordering, tracking and receiving all yarn headers, test bodies and development).
• Order yarns, track, cut swatches, prepare and execute account-specific seasonal yarn decks.

Digital Development

• Afford to raise tickets for all account-specific digital development and follow up with comments, changes and final downloads.
• Maintain clear communication with digital team to manage digital development and expectations, with HK and NY Offices.

Records Maintenance

• Log in, maintain and return buy sample references.
• Maintain design resources and archives.
• Handle shipping and tracking both domestically and internationally between Ralsey offices and clients.
• Maintain clear daily communication with Hong Kong Team.

Skills & Qualifications

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Self-Motivated with a team player attitude.
• Advanced in Adobe Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign for creative presentation deck development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint for presentations.
• Proficient on Mac Computer.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative sketching skills, color sense and yarn knowledge.
• A strong interest and passion for knitwear.
• Two years’ experience in knitwear.

Compensation/Benefits

The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $50,000.00 - $55,000.00. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience. Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays.