Associate Sweater Designer

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and technical Associate Sweater Designer to join our NYC design team. You'll support the full design and development process for knitwear and sweater collections-from concept through final production. The ideal candidate brings and understanding of years, stitches, gauges, and garment construction, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and collaborates effectively across function to deliver commercially viable product.

What You'll Do

• Assist in developing seasonal concept decks, mood boards, yarn/stitch stories and silhouette direction for knitwear and sweaters
• Translate design inspiration into CAD flats, stitch layouts, tech packs and line sheets using Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
• Research and select yarns, gauges, stitch techniques, trims and fabrication details appropriate for knitwear product categories
• Participate in fittings with Technical Design to refine fit, construction, proportion and ensure garment quality meets brand standards
• Collaborate with production and overseas factories on sourcing, costing and timelines
• Maintain phsical and digital archives of yarn swatches, stitch libraries, seasonal references and design documentation
• Ensure deliverables (protos, samples, market submissions) adhere to the design calendar

Qualification & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
• 3-5 years of professional design experience in knitwear and/or sweater design (women's or contemporary market preferred)
• Good working knowledge of yarns, knitting techniques (e.g. tension, intarsia, cable, jacquard, full-fashion), gauges and knit construction
• Proficient in Adobe, Illustrator and Photoshop ; solid Excel skills
• Experience creating detailed tech packs, CADs and line sheets with accuracy
• Strong organizational, multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven design environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills; ability to collaborate across design, technical , sourcing and merchandising teams
• Knowledge of Simparel or PLM systems and overseas development processes is a plus

Why Join Us

• Work with a collaborative, experienced design team within a global apparel company
• Gain exposure to large scale sourcing , manufacturing and brand partnerships across women's lifestyle apparel
• Join a creative, fast paced work environment that values innovation, craftmanship an commercial impact

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018