Knitwear Designer — Sweaters from Concept to Production

Sid Mashburn and Ann Mashburn; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sid Mashburn and Ann Mashburn in Atlanta seek a Sweater Designer to own the design, development, and execution of Sweaters and Cut & Sew Knits for both brands. You will collaborate with the Men's VP of Design and Women's Design Director to ensure a consistent brand aesthetic between knitwear and wovens.

You report to the EVP of Design & Product, with a dotted line to both. Experience shaping knitwear from concept to production, manage prototypes, fit reviews, and maintain PLM documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing sweaters for both men and women.
• Experience developing product directly with factories, concept to production.
• Familiarity with Italian and Asian yarn suppliers and yarn properties.
• Strong sketching skills, flats and illustration, plus CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the Sweater and Cut & Sew Knit categories from initial concept through marketing samples.
• Research seasonal silhouettes, color, yarns, stitches, and construction techniques to develop knitwear concepts.
• Develop knit swatches and stitch explorations relevant to the season.
• Create presentation boards for Design Leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Review prototypes, fittings, lab dips, and yarn approvals with vendors and partners.
• Collaborate with Technical Design to ensure fit and construction meet design intent.
• Maintain product information in PLM and organize style library.
• Build strong factory partnerships through clear communication.
• Support a collaborative team environment across functions to solve design challenges.
• Adhere to the time and action calendar.

Skills

Sweater design

Knitwear development

Factory collaboration

Stitch construction knowledge

Procreate CAD

Adobe Illustrator

Color sense

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline-driven

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Sid Mashburn and Ann Mashburn in Atlanta seek a Sweater Designer to own the design, development, and execution of Sweaters and Cut & Sew Knits for both brands. You will collaborate with the Men's VP of Design and Women's Design Director to ensure a consistent brand aesthetic between knitwear and wovens.

You report to the EVP of Design & Product, with a dotted line to both. Experience shaping knitwear from concept to production, manage prototypes, fit reviews, and maintain PLM documentation.