Freelance Sweater Tech Designer - Knitwear Specialist

Li & Fung; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Li & Fung is seeking an experienced Freelance Technical Designer – Sweaters to support the Ralsey Sweaters team. You will manage technical development from concept through production, conduct fit sessions, and ensure precise tech packs, specs, and construction details.

You will collaborate with design, product development, and overseas factories to deliver consistent fit and quality while meeting tight launch timelines in a fast-paced apparel environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Technical Design experience in sweaters/knitwear.
• Strong knowledge of sweater construction, knit structures, yarns, gauges, stitches, and finishing techniques.
• Strong experience conducting fit sessions and providing detailed fit and construction comments.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining tech packs, specifications, measurement charts, and technical documentation.
• Experience working directly with overseas factories and vendor teams.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, grading, fit, and production processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office; experience with PLM systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Private label and/or major retailer experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical design development of sweaters from initial development through production.
• Conduct fit sessions and evaluate garment fit, construction, measurements, and execution.
• Prepare and maintain tech packs, specifications, measurement charts, and construction details.
• Provide clear fit comments and technical direction to overseas factories and vendor teams.
• Review samples at various development stages and adjust fit and construction as needed.
• Ensure consistency of fit and sizing across styles and product categories.
• Collaborate with Design and Product Development to translate design intent into production-ready product.
• Communicate with overseas teams and vendors about fit comments, specs, and sample revisions.
• Manage multiple styles and development timelines while maintaining technical documentation.

Skills

Tech design

Knitwear knowledge

Fit sessions

Tech packs

Factory communication

Garment construction

Adobe Illustrator

PLM systems

MS Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Job description

Li & Fung is seeking an experienced Freelance Technical Designer – Sweaters to support the Ralsey Sweaters team. You will manage technical development from concept through production, conduct fit sessions, and ensure precise tech packs, specs, and construction details.

You will collaborate with design, product development, and overseas factories to deliver consistent fit and quality while meeting tight launch timelines in a fast-paced apparel environment.