KNITWEAR DESIGNER

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