Sweater Designer (New York)

Sweater Designer- Womens Private Label

Onsite NYC- 4 days wfh Fri

Salary : 80-90k DOE

Client Overview :

Our client is a Women's fashion house presenting the latest must-have collections for every trendsetter. This role will focus on Private Level for off price and department stores.

Sweater Designer Overview :

As the Sweater Designer, you will be responsible for researching inspiration, developing new apparel design concepts, sketching ideas, creating technical packages, and overseeing samples.

Sweater Designer Responsibilities :

Oversee research and inspiration to create a cohesive concept each season, review emerging trends and shapes, and research local markets

Develop flats and sketches for all designs as part of a cohesive seasonal collection aligned with the brands overall aesthetic and vision

Prepare all necessary components for design presentations, such as sketch boards, proto reviews, and production meeting preparation

Collaborate with other Apparel Designers and various cross-functional teams and maintain strong business relationships with external partners

Lead sample review sessions, provide recommendations, note feedback, and update sketches as necessary

Create tech packs with full size scale layouts with yarn / trim details

Source or develop yarns and trims

Organize and maintain sweater library / archive

Apparel Designer Qualifications :

Bachelors degree preferred

3- 5 years experience as a Sweater Designer

Technical knowledge of sweater knits , silhouettes, prints, colors, and trims

Proficient with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop