Knitwear Assistant Designer — Women’s Modern Essentials

Theory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Theory in New York is seeking an Assistant Designer for Women’s Knitwear to design and develop knit styles from concept to sample approval, collaborating with Merchandising and Production to meet seasonal targets. You will create CAD sketches, technical flats, and color concepts, work with overseas vendors on yarn and stitch development, and maintain thorough design documentation throughout development.

Salary range is $70,000–$74,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant design experience, preferably in contemporary or luxury knitwear.
• Strong technical knowledge of fully fashioned knitwear, yarns, gauges, stitches, garment construction, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with PLM (Centric) systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience developing knitwear with overseas factories and yarn suppliers.
• Ability to create detailed technical flats and communicate knitwear construction clearly.
• Strong understanding of contemporary market trends, quality expectations, and commercial product development.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop assigned knitwear styles in alignment with seasonal direction, brand aesthetic, and commercial objectives.
• Research seasonal trends, silhouettes, yarns, stitch techniques, and innovative knitwear constructions.
• Create detailed CAD sketches, technical flats, and design presentations using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Develop seasonal yarn, stitch, and color concepts in collaboration with the design team.
• Collaborate with overseas vendors on yarn sourcing, stitch development, knitdowns, and prototype execution.
• Maintain and organize the seasonal yarn library and supplier information.

Skills

Knitwear design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM Centric

Excel

Technical flats

overseas vendors

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design

Tools

Centric PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Theory in New York is seeking an Assistant Designer for Women’s Knitwear to design and develop knit styles from concept to sample approval, collaborating with Merchandising and Production to meet seasonal targets. You will create CAD sketches, technical flats, and color concepts, work with overseas vendors on yarn and stitch development, and maintain thorough design documentation throughout development.

Salary range is $70,000–$74,000 per year.