Assistant Knitwear Designer

About the role

Ralsey Group is looking for an Assistant Designer to join their team in a fast-paced global knitwear company. In this position, you will support the Senior Designer in all aspects of the product lifecycle from innovative concept to final development. You’ll work with like-minded, detail-oriented, and creative individuals in an energizing and motivating environment.

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.
• Assist with color research 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.
• Assist in giving presentations internally and to customers.
• Sketch and CAD designs.
• Generate and prepare detailed account-specific tech packages for the Senior Designer.
• Execute specs and layouts under the guidance of the Senior Designer; sketch and spec samples as needed.
• Track and maintain yarn & stitch KD and internal sample development.
• Assist the Senior Designer and Technical Designer in fittings to learn to comment and convey the intended fit of each garment.
• Research and develop new yarn, yarn mixes, and stitch development for account-specific needs while adhering to production and costing requirements.
• Collaborate with the 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.
• Assist in raising tickets for all account-specific digital development and follow up with comments, changes, and final downloads.
• Maintain clear communication with the digital team to manage digital development and expectations with HK and NY offices.
• 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 the Hong Kong Team.

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 and PowerPoint for presentations.
• Proficient on Mac computers.
• Ability 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.

Pay

The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $50,000.00 - $55,000.00. The offered salary will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company holidays.