Associate Designer, Fashion - Knits & Sweaters

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Location: Onsite in our New York office – 45 W 25th St, New York, NY 

Are you passionate about fashion design, especially knits and sweaters? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoy bringing new knitwear concepts to life? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our Associate Designer, Knits & Sweaters role! 

As an Associate Designer, you will collaborate with the design leadership team to execute the seasonal development process for our knits and sweaters assortment. You’ll play a key role in conceptualizing, developing, and executing original, trend-right designs that align with our private label strategy, drive sales, and exceed customer expectations. 

What you'll do: 

• Trend Research & Ideation: Research and identify trend directions specifically for knits and sweaters. Create digital concept/mood boards, analyze runway and retail collections, and gather inspiration for yarns, stitches, and silhouettes. 

• Design Development: Support the design and development of seasonal knitwear collections for our women’s private label brands, from initial sketches through to final samples. 

• Technical Execution: Assist in sketching, fitting, and fabric/yarn sourcing. Prepare clear, detailed tech-packs, trend decks, and line sheets for internal and external partners. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including merchandising, product development, and quality assurance to bring knits and sweaters collections to market. 

• Supplier Communication: Collaborate with domestic and international suppliers, both virtually and in person, to communicate brand design direction and provide feedback on prototypes. 

• Calendar Management: Design and develop styles according to line plans, sales needs, and trend insights, ensuring all deadlines in the product development calendar are met. 

What you'll bring: 

• 1–3 years of previous fashion design experience, ideally with a focus on knitwear, knits, or sweaters 

• Strong eye for detail and a creative, imaginative approach to knitwear design 

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint (Windows) 

• Experience with Illustrator sketching and garment flats; Browzwear Lotta and/or V-Stitcher experience is a plus 

• Experience creating tech-packs, trend presentations, and line sheets 

• Resourceful, able to follow direction, and comfortable working autonomously 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment 

• Organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable to changing priorities 

Benefits & Perks: 

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