Assistant Knitwear Designer (New York)

Assistant Designer Opportunity

Are you interested in jump starting your career as an Assistant Designer in a fast-paced global knitwear company? Are you detail oriented and creative at the same time? Are you curious and want to work with like-minded individuals in an energizing and motivating environment? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then Ralsey Group is the company for you!

Ralsey Group is at the forefront of the global knitwear industry, working as the go-to source for global retailers and brands. They are product specialists who create beautiful trend-driven knitwear by utilizing their extensive knowledge of yarn, experience technical and manufacturing know-how, leveraging their market intelligence and competitive sourcing capabilities to work for their customers, and by using the latest in digital technology.

Primary Responsibilities

Ralsey Group is looking for an Assistant Designer to join their team. In this position, you will support the Senior Designer in all aspects of the product lifecycle from innovative concept to final development. The Assistant Designer will research, create and execute original design concepts from relevant trends, communicate with cross-functional teams including Design, Sales, Merchandising, Production & Digital and assist in preparation for all milestone meetings.

Specific Responsibilities

Design Research & Development :

• Assist the Senior Designer in researching overarching trends for seasonal line development.
• Research, shop and analyze retail and runway to compile comprehensive analysis reports.
• Assist with color research and preparing seasonal palettes. Including ordering standards.
• Research and develop new trims and brand appropriate details.
• Prepare and execute professional and creative digital presentations for milestone meetings and seasonal development.
• Assist in video and photoshoots for milestone meetings.
• Assist in giving presentations internally and to the customer.
• Sketch and CAD designs.
• Generate and prepare detailed account-specific tech packages for Senior Designer.
• Execute specs and layouts under guidance of Senior Designer, sketch and spec samples as needed.
• Track and maintain yarn & stitch KD and internal sample development.
• Assist the Senior Designer and Technical Designer in fittings to learn to comment and convey the intended fit of each garment.

Yarn Research & Development :

Digital Development :

Records Maintenance :

Skills & Qualifications

Compensation / Benefits

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and / or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.