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Job Description
Knitwear Designer
About The Role
We are seeking a Designer to join our Women’s Surfwear team, specializing in knit jerseys, fully fashioned knits, and denim. This role requires a balance of creativity and technical expertise—someone who can capture the effortless coastal aesthetic while executing with precision from concept through final sample.
You will collaborate cross-functionally to build collections that honor our surf lifestyle heritage while ensuring freshness, relevance, and innovation.
How You’ll Contribute
Design & Creative Direction
Create seasonal women’s surfwear collections with a focus on knit jerseys, fully fashioned knits, and denim.
Develop mood boards, color palettes, and fabric direction aligned with brand identity and consumer lifestyle.
Produce detailed technical flats and garment illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Conduct trend research across surf, street, and lifestyle markets to inform silhouettes, graphics, and trims.
Present seasonal concepts and design stories to leadership and cross-functional partners.
Product Development & Technical Execution
Partner with Product Development throughout proto, fit, and SMS stages to ensure quality and design integrity.
Participate in garment fittings and provide guidance on proportion, drape, construction, and finishing details.
Build and maintain comprehensive tech packs—including sketches, measurements, construction details, and BOMs—within PLM systems.
Collaborate with mills and suppliers on fabric sourcing, knit structure development, washes, and dye processes.
Review and comment on sample submissions for fit, color accuracy, fabric performance, and construction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Merchandising to ensure designs align with market needs, pricing, and seasonal strategy.
Partner with Product Development to ensure styles meet margin goals and line architecture requirements.
Collaborate with global teams as needed to ensure cohesive brand execution across markets.
Support and mentor junior designers, contributing to a strong creative team culture.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in women’s surf, lifestyle, or denim categories.
Proven experience in knitwear design and construction, denim fabrications, and wash development.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Strong working knowledge of PLM systems and garment development processes.
Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, seasonal timelines.
Experience working across global markets and multiple product tiers preferred.
Understanding of sustainable materials and responsible production practices.
Passion for surf, beach, and youth culture—with an eye for balancing fashion and function.
Why Join Us
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Company-Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Hybrid/Flexible Work Schedule
Knitwear Designer
About The Role
We are seeking a Designer to join our Women’s Surfwear team, specializing in knit jerseys, fully fashioned knits, and denim. This role requires a balance of creativity and technical expertise—someone who can capture the effortless coastal aesthetic while executing with precision from concept through final sample.
You will collaborate cross-functionally to build collections that honor our surf lifestyle heritage while ensuring freshness, relevance, and innovation.
How You’ll Contribute
Design & Creative Direction
Create seasonal women’s surfwear collections with a focus on knit jerseys, fully fashioned knits, and denim.
Develop mood boards, color palettes, and fabric direction aligned with brand identity and consumer lifestyle.
Produce detailed technical flats and garment illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Conduct trend research across surf, street, and lifestyle markets to inform silhouettes, graphics, and trims.
Present seasonal concepts and design stories to leadership and cross-functional partners.
Product Development & Technical Execution
Partner with Product Development throughout proto, fit, and SMS stages to ensure quality and design integrity.
Participate in garment fittings and provide guidance on proportion, drape, construction, and finishing details.
Build and maintain comprehensive tech packs—including sketches, measurements, construction details, and BOMs—within PLM systems.
Collaborate with mills and suppliers on fabric sourcing, knit structure development, washes, and dye processes.
Review and comment on sample submissions for fit, color accuracy, fabric performance, and construction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Merchandising to ensure designs align with market needs, pricing, and seasonal strategy.
Partner with Product Development to ensure styles meet margin goals and line architecture requirements.
Collaborate with global teams as needed to ensure cohesive brand execution across markets.
Support and mentor junior designers, contributing to a strong creative team culture.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in women’s surf, lifestyle, or denim categories.
Proven experience in knitwear design and construction, denim fabrications, and wash development.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Strong working knowledge of PLM systems and garment development processes.
- Excellent understanding of fit, patternmaking, and garment construction.
Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, seasonal timelines.
Experience working across global markets and multiple product tiers preferred.
Understanding of sustainable materials and responsible production practices.
Passion for surf, beach, and youth culture—with an eye for balancing fashion and function.
Why Join Us
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Company-Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Hybrid/Flexible Work Schedule