Knitwear / Cut & Sew Designer

Knitwear / Cut & Sew Designer

Women’s Contemporary Designer RTW – Fulltime

About the Job:

We are looking for a skilled and versatile Knitwear / Cut & Sew Designer to lead design development across our fully fashioned knitwear and cut & sew categories. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with direct ownership over product from initial concept through final adoption. Working closely with the wovens design team, you will develop collections that are cohesive, market-right, and beautifully executed. If you have deep technical knowledge of knitwear construction, a strong design sensibility, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

•      Design seasonal collections across fully fashioned knitwear and cut & sew categories, from initial concept through final adoption.

•      Develop technical packages (tech packs) including construction details, measurements, trims, yarn specifications, and fabric callouts.

•      Research trends, yarns, materials, stitches, and competitive product to inform cohesive seasonal direction.

•      Collaborate with the wovens design and product development teams to select yarn, fabrics, and trims within cost and lead time parameters.

•      Develop yarn, fabric, and trim sourcing directives aligned to seasonal concept; initiate knit-downs, swatch and stitch development packages, lab dips, and strike-offs as needed.

•      Participate in fit sessions, provide detailed fit comments, and ensure timely approvals through the product development calendar.

•      Partner with the wovens design and merchandising teams on assortment planning and category strategy.

•      Evolve the brand’s design aesthetic across new silhouettes, fabrications, gauges, and techniques.

•      Manage workflow efficiently to meet seasonal deliverables and development milestones.

Qualifications:

•      3–6 years of fashion design experience with strong expertise in fully fashioned knitwear and/or cut & sew.

•      Technical proficiency in creating accurate, detailed tech packs independently, including construction diagrams and BOMs.

•      In-depth knowledge of knitwear construction, yarns, stitches, gauges, and techniques, with a strong eye for quality and detail.

•      Solid understanding of garment construction, fit, and manufacturing processes across knit and woven categories.

•      Experience working directly with overseas factories and vendors.

•      Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CLO or similar 3D tools a plus.

•      Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent professional experience.

•      Portfolio required demonstrating creative range, taste level, and technical ability across knitwear and cut & sew.

Please include both a resume and cover letter. Personal websites and portfolios are optional but encouraged to be included.

Employment Type

· Fulltime. Annual salary range $90,000–$100,000.

· Work type: In person in New York Office.

About Tanya Taylor

Tanya Taylor is a New York-based womenswear brand whose mission is to create clothing that inspires confidence, celebration and community. Through the artful use of color, texture and original hand-painted prints, each collection is thoughtfully designed with its customers in mind. 

The brand currently has flagship stores in New York City and Greenwich, with a third location planned for Toronto in Fall 2026. Tanya Taylor is also available at leading retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, and Shopbop, and has been worn by inspirational women including Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Tracee Ellis Ross, Beyoncé, Emily Blunt, and America Ferrera.