Denim & Pants Designer: Trend, Fit & Impact

N23 Premium Brands Opco LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 4

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

KnitWell Group in New York, NY is seeking a Designer to lead the Pants and Denim design process from concept to final prototype. You will own market research, mood boards, sketching, specs, fit, and cross-functional collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development.

The ideal candidate has a 4–6 year track record in Design, especially in Dresses and/or Sportswear, can translate ideas into technical sketches, and brings strong color, fabrication, and silhouette knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Design.
• 4-6 years’ experience in Design (Dresses/Sportswear).
• Communicate stitch and construction ideas via sketches.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, silhouettes, color, and trim.

Responsibilities

• Own design process from conception to final prototype for Pants and Denim.
• Research markets, create mood boards, and develop silhouettes.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Product Development, QA).
• Contribute to seasonal fabric and yarn direction; ensure brand identity.

Skills

Design experience

Sketching and technical sketches

Color and fabric knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Job description

KnitWell Group in New York, NY is seeking a Designer to lead the Pants and Denim design process from concept to final prototype. You will own market research, mood boards, sketching, specs, fit, and cross-functional collaboration with Merchandising and Product Development.

The ideal candidate has a 4–6 year track record in Design, especially in Dresses and/or Sportswear, can translate ideas into technical sketches, and brings strong color, fabrication, and silhouette knowledge.