Cut & Sew Knit Designer – Junior Apparel (Trend Tech Pack)

Pink Rose Clothing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Rose Clothing seeks a talented designer to join our Cut & Sew Knit division, focusing on junior apparel. The ideal candidate collaborates with Sales and Buyers, conceptualizes garments, creates CAD sketches, and stays ahead of trends across European and domestic markets.

You will develop tech packs, participate in fittings with Technical Design and Production, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines. Strong knit fabric knowledge essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of fashion design experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Illustrator, and Outlook.
• Experience with Walmart or Kohl’s is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Sales and Buyers to align designs with market trends.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work effectively as a team player.
• Conceptualize and design garments in line with current trends, specifically for the Junior brand.
• Create initial CAD sketches for presentation to Sales and Buyers.
• Conduct sample shopping, both in person and online, from European and domestic markets to identify emerging trends.
• Present and merchandise print, color, silhouette, fabrication, and trend ideas for upcoming seasons.
• Coordinate with costing teams to create recap charts for customer projects.
• Organize original and proto-sample charts and manage showroom displays.
• Review and provide feedback on proto sample layouts and lab dips.
• Maintain strong communication with Buyers, Sales, and Factories.
• Develop tech packs, including proto specs, detail pages, and BOM follow-up.
• Participate in fittings with Technical Design and Production teams to ensure proper garment fit.
• Review spec measurements and provide fitting adjustment recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of Cut & Sew Knits in various fabrications.

Skills

Fashion design

Team collaboration

CAD sketching

Trend forecasting

Tools

Illustrator

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Pink Rose Clothing seeks a talented designer to join our Cut & Sew Knit division, focusing on junior apparel. The ideal candidate collaborates with Sales and Buyers, conceptualizes garments, creates CAD sketches, and stays ahead of trends across European and domestic markets.

You will develop tech packs, participate in fittings with Technical Design and Production, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines. Strong knit fabric knowledge essential.