KNITWEAR DESIGNER
- Employer
- Dion Lee
- Location
- New York City, New York (US)
- Closing date
- 24 Mar 2021
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- Function
- Design - Garments & Accessories
- Level
- Coordinator / Executive
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Job Details
KNITWEAR DESIGNER - New York based
Principle Responsibilities
- Manages the Knitwear design and development process, from concept inception, finalisation and hand over to production.
- Extensively research creative ideas, newness and innovations in knitwear and yarns and propose concepts for each season.
- Source yarns and trims relevant to creative brief, seasonality and price point.
- Action lab-dips and any relevant raw materials orders.
- Design and develop knit stitches, construction swatches and knit concepts.
- Design knitwear range in line with creative direction and merchandising plan to ensure brand aesthetic and commercial goals are aligned.
- Create knit tech packs and specifications as well as technical diagrams and sketches.
- Conduct fittings with Design team and communicate fit/design changes to factory.
- Daily communication with factories and mills to ensure correct execution and timely delivery of samples.
- Workshop solutions and negotiate with factories to reach target price/ margin.
- Review of bulk swatch submits and PP samples for approval
- Organise and maintain knit samples, swatches and yarn card.
- Collaborate with Design and Production team cross-functionally.
- In charge or hiring and managing department interns
Skills Required:
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- High technical knowledge of Knitwear
- Present strong critical thinking skills in order to appropriately problem-solve design decisions
- Detail-oriented, organized and the ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work independently and also as part of a team
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