Knitwear Design Associate — Creative, Hands-On Studio

Coach; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York, renowned for its modern luxury knits and innovative design. The Design Associate, Knits will collaborate with senior designers to develop knit concepts, create flats and mockups, and manage line sheets in a fast-paced studio environment.

You will work with cross-functional partners in Merchandising and Product Development, supporting local development and maintaining the knitwear archive.

Qualifications

• Experience researching and developing knit designs from swatch to prototype.
• Strong timeline management to meet milestones and calendars.
• Create design flats and mockups using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Prepare design cards with clear information for suppliers.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Product Development.
• Manage seasonal line sheets.
• Support local development and materials library management.
• Assist with apprentice supervision and archive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Knitwear Designer on seasonally fashion-driven concepts.
• Research and develop knit designs from swatches to prototypes.
• Create flats and mockups using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Prepare design cards for suppliers and ensure clear communication.
• Coordinate with Merchandising and Product Development.
• Manage seasonal line sheets and local development.

Skills

Knit design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York, renowned for its modern luxury knits and innovative design. The Design Associate, Knits will collaborate with senior designers to develop knit concepts, create flats and mockups, and manage line sheets in a fast-paced studio environment.

You will work with cross-functional partners in Merchandising and Product Development, supporting local development and maintaining the knitwear archive.