Lead Sweater Designer – Trend-Driven Knitwear Collection

NYC Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA

Retirement Savings Plan Match

Summer Fridays

Discounts and More!

Annual Salary $85,000-95,000

The offered salary for this position…

Job summary

NYC Alliance Company LLC seeks a talented Sweater Designer to conceptualize and design sweaters that embody quality, style, and innovation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet market trends and our brand identity.

Join a collaborative environment that supports your creative vision, with opportunities to mentor junior designers and stay ahead of fabric and knitting techniques shaping our product offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in fashion design, sweater design.
• Experience designing for discount/off price accounts a plus.
• Strong portfolio that showcases creativity and expertise in sweater design.
• Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, and PLM.
• Understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and knitting techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong passion for fashion, branding, and market trends.
• Experience in working with production teams and executing designs from concept to market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design a line of sweaters that reflect the latest fashion trends and align with our customers brand's identity.
• Create detailed technical sketches, specifications, and presentations for production.
• Collaborate with product development, marketing, and merchandising teams to bring the design vision to life.
• Research and analyze market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Oversee the entire design process from concept through final production, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, fostering creativity and collaboration within the team.
• Stay updated on fabric trends, knitting techniques, and garment construction to enhance product offerings.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

PLM

Job description

NYC Alliance Company LLC seeks a talented Sweater Designer to conceptualize and design sweaters that embody quality, style, and innovation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet market trends and our brand identity.

Join a collaborative environment that supports your creative vision, with opportunities to mentor junior designers and stay ahead of fabric and knitting techniques shaping our product offerings.