Associate Knitwear Designer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work with the Design Director/EVP of Design for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull yarns, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mockups, color-ups, inspirational photos, CADS
• Conduct and analyze customer and market research- key trends from Runway, Aspirational benchmarks, Europe and USA retail adapting for Mass Market Customer
• Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
• Create seasonal calendar with team; prepare Illustrator sketches; prepare specification sheets and line sheets and update as necessary
• Research and coordinate raw materials and trims; maintain fabric/trim library
• Initiate and complete tech packs and layouts for all styles, within given deadlines
• Follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication
• Present to clients; create meeting handouts

Operations & Results

• Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
• Manage up where necessary; share product/yarn/innovation with co-designers in other teams

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong graphic design skills in Adobe; ability to create motifs and patterns relevant for the customer
• Exceptional creativity and innovation with the ability to stay up to date on trends
• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
• Knowledge of knitwear design; construction, stitch, yarn, silhouettes
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• 2-3 years’ experience in knitwear design
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers

Compensation/Benefits

The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $65,000.00. 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.