Knitwear Designer, Special Projects & Brand Concepts

Brobston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren's Polo Men’s Knits division is seeking a designer to design and develop knitwear that blends modern active sport lifestyle with heritage. You will create CADs, line sheets, and technical specs while researching trends and presenting concepts to senior management.

Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and global teams to ensure color, cost, and execution, maintain tech packs, and explore fabric innovation with the Knits team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design or related field; knitwear experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PLM systems and strong organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools; Browzwear 3D design exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inform design direction through market research, competitive shopping, trend analysis, and digital reviews.
• Produce design materials: CADs, line sheets, flat sketches, artwork layouts, trims, and tech specs.
• Develop seasonal concepts and present design narratives to senior management.
• Design logos and graphics for prints, embroidery, patches; collaborate with Graphic/Print teams.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, global partners, overseas teams, and vendors on design, color, cost.
• Maintain tech packs, participate in fittings, and uphold design integrity and fit.
• Partner with Polo Men's Knits on design development and fabric innovation.

Skills

Market research

Trend analysis

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

CAD / flat sketching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Browzwear

Job description

Ralph Lauren's Polo Men’s Knits division is seeking a designer to design and develop knitwear that blends modern active sport lifestyle with heritage. You will create CADs, line sheets, and technical specs while researching trends and presenting concepts to senior management.

Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and global teams to ensure color, cost, and execution, maintain tech packs, and explore fabric innovation with the Knits team.