Associate Designer (Men's Knitwear)

Job Title: Associate Designer, Men's

Work Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Duration: 3 month contract with option to extend or hire

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred

Job Description:

The Associate Designer, Sweaters COE, supports the design and development of knitwear collections from concept through production. This role partners closely with Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production to deliver on-brand, commercially viable sweaters that align with seasonal direction and business needs. The Associate Designer contributes to yarn selection, stitch development, and silhouette execution while supporting category-specific workflows and timelines

.
Key Responsibilities Design & Creative Suppo

• rtAssist in developing seasonal sweater concepts, including yarns, stitches, patterns, and silhouettes aligned with brand directi
• onCreate design sketches, stitch callouts, and technical flats using Adobe Illustrat
• orSupport development of stripe layouts, jacquards, textures, and novelty stitch
• esCollaborate on yarn selection, color development, and trim details with cross-functional teams and vendo
• rsHelp build mood boards, concept decks, and sweater-specific presentations for seasonal revie
• wsConduct trend, market, and competitive research focused on knitwear using digital platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, Miro, WGS

N)
Product Development & Execut

• ionAssist in creating and updating detailed tech packs, including stitch specifications, gauge, yarn details, construction, and measureme
• ntsSupport communication of design intent to overseas vendors, including stitch developments and proto comme
• ntsParticipate in fit sessions for sweaters; take notes, track revisions, and support approv
• alsReview knit-downs, strike-offs, and samples to ensure accuracy of stitch, color, and qual
• ityTrack development timelines and maintain accurate records to ensure on-time deliv

ery
Cross-Functional Collabora

• tionPartner with Merchandising to support sweater assortment plans, pricing architecture, and seasonal direc
• tionCollaborate closely with Technical Design to ensure fit, construction, and knit feasibi
• lityWork with Production and vendors to align on yarn sourcing, cost targets, and manufacturing capabili
• tiesSupport seasonal milestone meetings and ensure deliverables are completed on sche

dule
Operational & Team Su

• pportMaintain organized sweater design files, yarn libraries, stitch references, and seasonal document
• ationUpdate PLM systems with accurate sweater-specific data (yarns, gauges, construct
• ions)Assist with line plan updates, sample tracking, and development c
• hartsSupport market preparation, sample organization, and presentation

setup
Skills & Qualificat

• ions :Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, or related field pre
• ferred1–3 years of apparel design experience, preferably in sweaters/knitwear (internships inc
• luded)Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment pre
• ferredPortfolio required (including knitwear/sweater work strongly pref
• erred)Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; PLM familiarity pre
• ferredUnderstanding of knitwear construction, stitches, gauges, and
• yarnsExperience working with or exposure to knit-downs and sweater sampling pro
• cessesFamiliarity with Miro or similar tools for collabo
• rationExposure to AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom) for ideation is
• a plusStrong attention to detail and organizational
• skillsAbility to manage multiple styles and deadlines simultan
• eouslyStrong written and verbal communication

skills
Personal Att

• ributesPassion for knitwear design and strong interest in menswear
• trendsCreative with a strong eye for texture, pattern, an
• d colorDetail-oriented, proactive, and eager t
• o learnCollaborative team player with a positive, adaptable
• mindsetComfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven envi

ronment
Physical Requi

• rements Ability to lift and transport garment samples, yarn cones, and samp
• le boxesAbility to attend fit sessions, line reviews, and market