Senior Designer for Sweaters

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal sweater design from concept through production handoff.
• Research and interpret fashion trends, yarn developments, and knit techniques.
• Develop trend boards, color stories, and knit direction tailored to retailer needs.
• Design across categories including pullovers, cardigans, sweater dresses, novelty knits, and fashion basics.
• Create detailed flat sketches and CADs that clearly communicate stitch patterns, gauge, and construction.
• Design product aligned with retailer strategies, target customers, and price points.
• Partner with merchandising to build cohesive assortments.
• Present concepts and seasonal direction to internal teams and buyers.
• Adapt designs based on feedback and evolving business needs.
• Work closely with product development and overseas vendors to ensure design feasibility.
• Review samples and provide clear comments on stitch execution, fit, and construction.
• Participate in fittings and proto reviews.
• Ensure designs meet quality, cost, and calendar expectations.
• Provide guidance to junior designers or associates as needed.
• Contribute to overall knitwear innovation and design direction.
• Support a collaborative and solutions-oriented team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 5–8+ years of sweater/knitwear design experience, preferably in women’s private label.
• Strong expertise in yarns, stitches, gauges, and knit construction.
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Understanding of private label retail environments.
• Ability to design within cost parameters.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Experience working with overseas factories and development timelines.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

N/A

Schedule

TBD

Pay

$135,000 - $140,000