Designer, Sweaters + Knitwear – Missy
$70,000–$90,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Design and develop seasonal Missy sweater collections from concept through production for private label retail customers. Research fashion trends, consumer insights, and color direction to create commercially successful lines, then develop original concepts including stitch patterns, jacquards, and embellishments. Create detailed flat sketches, CADs, and tech packs in PLM, while partnering with Product Development and overseas vendors to manage sample requests and revisions. Review prototypes to ensure design intent and quality standards, assist with yarn selection and stitch development, and maintain organized design files. Support customer meetings and internal product reviews while adhering to seasonal calendars.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field
- 3–5 years of sweater design experience, preferably within the Missy or Women's apparel market
- Strong understanding of sweater construction, yarns, gauges, knit techniques, jacquards, and stitch development
- Experience creating original sweater artwork, stitch layouts, and jacquard designs
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
- Experience working in PLM systems and creating detailed technical packages
- Strong knowledge of garment construction and product development processes
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication skills and experience working directly with overseas vendors
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Desired Qualifications
- Photoshop experience is preferred
- Experience designing for mass-market or private label retailers is highly preferred
- Walmart or other national retail account experience is a plus
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