What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sweater Designer position at SBH Fashion?
Job Title: Sweater Designer
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Design and develop tech design packs to request prototype samples
- Ensures sample yarns are ordered, dyed, and lab-dipped to create showroom samples for the sales team
- Sources appropriate yarn qualities
- Create layouts for patterns, stitches, and garment construction as needed
- Manages the yarn library, swatches, and organizational needs alongside an assistant
- Mentors and leads assistant-level designers, helping to cultivate the next generation of design talent
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the sweater design industry
- Exhibits a strong work ethic, leadership skills, high energy level, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.
- Possesses strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Style should reflect a soft, elegant and feminine aesthetic.
- Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in sweater making, including expertise in yarn qualities, sizes, knitting techniques, and stitches.
- Comprehends fully fashioned sweater construction and fit
- Exhibits strong illustrative skills for technical flats
- Proficiency in Excel, Illustrator, and Photoshop, with Procreate being an asset.
- Capable of multitasking and working cross-functionally with multiple teams.
- Able to work independently and as a team player
- Capable of effective correspondence with overseas factories
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000