Junior Knitwear Designer - Hybrid, Trend-Driven Sweaters

Goldentouchgroup; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldentouchgroup in New York is seeking a Designer for Sweaters to join the design team focused on the Junior women's market. You will support seasonal development of trend-forward sweater collections, ensure timing and quality from concept to production, and collaborate with overseas vendors as needed.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong sweater construction knowledge and Illustrator skills, passionate about knitwear innovation and commercial design.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in apparel, focusing on sweaters or knitwear.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and flat sketches/tech packs.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and knitwear construction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Director in seasonal sweater collections from concept through production.
• Maintain product development calendars and ensure timely delivery of design packages and samples.
• Track samples, updates, and vendor submissions for consistency across styles.

Skills

Sweater design

Illustrator

Flat sketches

Tech packs

PLM systems

Vendor communication

Project management

Cost awareness

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM systems

Job description

Goldentouchgroup in New York is seeking a Designer for Sweaters to join the design team focused on the Junior women's market. You will support seasonal development of trend-forward sweater collections, ensure timing and quality from concept to production, and collaborate with overseas vendors as needed.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong sweater construction knowledge and Illustrator skills, passionate about knitwear innovation and commercial design.