Assistant Designer

Our client, a successful private label apparel company, is seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Assistant Sweater Designer to join their dynamic design team. This role is perfect for someone who is trend-savvy, organized, and eager to grow their expertise in knitwear design. The ideal candidate brings strong sketching abilities, proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and either existing sweater knowledge or a keen interest in learning the category.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of sweaters across multiple categories, including girls, tween, juniors, and missy.
• Create detailed sketches with stitch and artwork modifications using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Research seasonal trends, stitches, colors, and yarns to inspire designs.
• Maintain seasonal design files, track samples, and manage internal documentation.
• Collaborate closely with technical design, production, and sales teams throughout the development cycle.
• Participate in fittings and design meetings to support product execution.
• Conduct trend research through shopping the market, online channels, and social media.
• Communicate daily with overseas vendors regarding yarn sourcing and sample development.
• Assist with tech pack creation for proto sample development.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Elevated trend awareness and strong aesthetic point of view.
• Passion for retail, social media, and influencer-driven trend discovery.
• Foundational knowledge of sweater construction (gauges, stitches, yarns) or strong motivation to learn knitwear.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing:
• Technical flats
• Sketches
• Mood boards
• Color palettes

This role is onsite 5 days