Sr. Designer, Knitwear

CORE DUTIES

• Collaborate with the Design Director and cross-functional team members to build brand specific product that supports Show Me Your Mumu’s financial and merchandising strategies
• Support Design Director in overall design and development of all knitwear and cut+sew styles in each seasonal collection
• Research knitwear inspiration to create a cohesive concept each season, reviewing emerging trends + shapes, and exploring local markets
• Partner with Design Director and PD on seasonal yarn selection and development of new concepts
• Sketch/CAD all knitwear and cut+sew styles, maintaining all sketch revisions during design process
• Maintain linesheets and design boards with updated sketches, fabrics, and design info of designated groups for all design presentations
• Partner with PD to maintain linesheets with updated development/timeline info (ie. dates - 1st proto received, 1st proto fit, SMS received, etc.) and notes of any delays for all meetings/weekly reviews
• Support with preparation for meetings by helping to gather all necessary information/materials and accurately take notes during meetings
• Partner with PD and RM to maintain well organized seasonal binders (with knitdowns/lab dips/etc.) and sample racks as a trusted design reference for each collection to ensure development efficiency and traceability
• Create detailed tech packs with accurate BOMs, ensuring all design elements and specifics of garment construction are clearly communicated and passed off to Tech Design
• Daily communication with overseas factories to ensure design intention is accurately realized and comments are clearly communicated
• Support with ensuring all designs are market-ready and all necessary information is communicated to production, sales, and merchandising
• Work closely with cross functional departments to ensure the completion of garments is executed properly from concept to production
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong technical knitwear background - must have understanding of yarns, stitches, and fully fashioned construction
• Must understand the relationship of yarn and stitch, and be able to execute successful stitch development
• Be able to map/plan out yarn groups/concepts for the season in line with the direction given
• Highly proficient in sketching/CAD creation using Adobe Illustrator (proficiency using Procreate a plus)
• Strong eye for trend and color
• Ability to learn the brand DNA and support in the design process
• Strong ability to clearly communicate silhouettes and detailed garment construction through tech pack creation and CAD
• High knowledge of design details, yarns/fabric, interior construction, and fit terminology
• Able to translate Sales Data and apply into design range and product scope within Mumu’s brand identity
• Flexible and adaptable in a very fast-paced environment
• Able to effectively multitask and change direction as needed, to work/think independently as well as part of a team, and to maintain composure in difficult stakeholder situations
• Highly organized with excellent follow through, attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to prioritize with a sense of urgency
• Self-motivated and proactive with a positive and dependable attitude
• Flexible with regards to job responsibilities
• Must be within reasonable commuting distance of the Mumu HQ in Downtown LA. This role’s schedule is hybrid and works in an open office a minimum of 3 days per week.

COMPENSATION

$105,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually (DOE)

Show Me Your Mumu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider for employment all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.