Senior Designer, Knit & Sweatwear - Elevate Cut & Sew

Socket.dev; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Good American is seeking a Senior Designer, Cut & Sew Knits and Sweats to lead the design and development of our knits category. This role balances creativity, commerciality, and innovation while shaping elevated, trend-driven collections.

You will collaborate across Product Development, Technical Design, Production, Merchandising, and Planning, study market trends, and mentor junior designers to maintain the brand’s aspirational yet wearable vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 7+ years of design experience within women’s contemporary or premium apparel.
• Strong experience designing Cut & Sew Knits & Sweats, including:
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, drape, and fabrication.
• Excellent sketching, CAD, and technical flat skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with overseas vendors and factories.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of seasonal Cut & Sew Knit and Sweats collections from concept through production.
• Research market trends, runway, competitive landscape, and emerging consumer behaviors to identify new opportunities.
• Develop seasonal color palettes, print direction, fabric concepts, silhouettes, and design details.
• Create presentation boards, sketches, technical flats, and CADs to communicate design intent.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Technical Design, Production, Merchandising, and Planning throughout the product lifecycle.
• Attend fittings and collaborate with Technical Design to ensure fit, proportion, and garment construction align with design intent.
• Source innovative fabrics, trims, washes, and finishes while maintaining quality and cost objectives.
• Build seasonal assortments that balance fashion, versatility, and business objectives.

Skills

Cut & Sew Knits

Sweats Design

Garment Construction

CAD

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Good American is seeking a Senior Designer, Cut & Sew Knits and Sweats to lead the design and development of our knits category. This role balances creativity, commerciality, and innovation while shaping elevated, trend-driven collections.

You will collaborate across Product Development, Technical Design, Production, Merchandising, and Planning, study market trends, and mentor junior designers to maintain the brand’s aspirational yet wearable vision.