Designer, Knitwear/Sweaters

About

Global fashion company in contemporary is seeking a highly creative Designer for knitwear/sweaters to join their team! Design from concept to pre-production. Experience in the contemporary market is a plus.

In this position, you will partner with sales to utilize your design knowledge and creative inspiration for the knitwear collection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and identify trend direction for contemporary sweaters including color direction, stitch, yarn, trend, print/pattern, and silhouette direction.
• Responsible for product design and development from concept to pre-production.
• Create detailed flat sketches for presentations to product development team and Buyers.
• Shop the marketplace for inspiration and product opportunities.
• Communicate seasonal trend direction to upper management.
• Partner with the technical design team and production ensuring quality standards.
• Create tech packs to be sent to factories for sample development and production samples.
• Work closely with sales, merchandising, and production teams.
• Ensure products are aligned with an overall business strategy including merchandising key product assortments.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years designing contemporary Sweaters.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, 3D, and Microsoft Office.