Designer, Knits & Sweaters — Elevate Menswear

Criquet Shirts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Criquet Shirts in Austin, TX is seeking a highly creative Designer, Knits + Sweaters to translate seasonal concepts into distinctive knitwear products. You will shape color, pattern, and fabric direction, taking concepts from initial sketch through production.

This hands-on role requires strong CAD, tech pack creation, and collaboration with Product Development, Merchandising, and Design leadership to deliver cohesive assortments. 5+ years in men’s apparel design preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in men’s apparel design.
• Strong understanding of knit fabrications, yarns, stitches, garment construction, fit, and finishing.
• Excellent eye for color, pattern, proportion, and product detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Miro.
• Strong CAD and technical sketching skills.
• Experience creating and managing detailed tech packs from concept through production.
• Experience with PLM systems
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several priorities without sacrificing the details.
• Ability to collaborate across Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Tech Design.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Curiosity about menswear, vintage clothing, culture, travel, and the unexpected references that can make a collection unique.
• A point of view. We are looking for a designer who can contribute ideas, not simply execute them.

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret seasonal trends across color, fabric, yarn, stitch, print, pattern, and silhouette.
• Design men’s knit tops and sweaters from concept through final production.
• Create detailed CADs, technical sketches, specifications, and tech packs.
• Develop seasonal color, stripe, pattern, texture, and stitch direction.
• Explore new knit fabrications, yarns, washes, finishes, and construction techniques that feel distinctly Criquet.
• Manage design information within PLM, including CADs, and BOMs
• Partner closely with Product Development, Merchandising, and Tech Design to balance design intent with costing, timing, and commercial needs.
• Lead and participate in fittings, providing clear direction on fit, proportion, construction, and finishing.
• Manage multiple styles and deadlines across the seasonal calendar while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Work closely with Design leadership to build a cohesive assortment and evolve the Criquet design language.
• Present concepts and product confidently during seasonal reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Support and mentor junior designers as needed.

Skills

Menswear design

Knit fabrication & construction

Color & pattern sense

Team collaboration

Concept to production

Adobe Photoshop

Miro

Prototyping & fittings

Mentoring

Presentation skills

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD

PLM systems

Job description

Criquet Shirts in Austin, TX is seeking a highly creative Designer, Knits + Sweaters to translate seasonal concepts into distinctive knitwear products. You will shape color, pattern, and fabric direction, taking concepts from initial sketch through production.

This hands-on role requires strong CAD, tech pack creation, and collaboration with Product Development, Merchandising, and Design leadership to deliver cohesive assortments. 5+ years in men’s apparel design preferred.