Sr. Apparel Designer (Knits)

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Designer focusing on Knitwear to develop seasonal collections that align with brand direction. The role involves collaborating with design leadership and internal teams to drive ideas from concept through development. Candidates should have solid fashion design experience, proficiency in design software, and a proactive approach to design challenges. This position fosters creativity and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in fashion design with a focus on knitwear.
• Strong proficiency in standard design software and digital sketching tools.
• Understanding of knitwear construction, yarns, gauges, and finishing.
• Experience with mills, vendors or external partners preferred.
• Strong market awareness and trend sensitivity.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Capable of independent work and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to seasonal creative direction through research and sketching.
• Drive styles from concept through development to final handoff.
• Provide guidance to junior design team members.
• Collaborate with internal teams and technical partners.
• Support yarn, fabric, and technique exploration.
• Support yarn, fabric, and technique exploration for upcoming seasons.
• Participate in vendor communication and review developments and samples.
• Lead or support fittings to ensure the design vision is reflected.
• Stay current on market, trends, and competitive activity relevant to knitwear.

Skills

Fashion design experience

Proficiency in design software

Understanding of knitwear construction

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

The Senior Designer focusing on Knitwear will work closely with design leadership to develop seasonal knitwear collections that are trend-aware, commercially minded, and aligned with overall brand direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to seasonal creative direction through research, sketching, and concept development for knitwear.
• Drive styles from concept through development and final handoff, ensuring design intent is maintained throughout the process.
• Provide guidance and feedback to junior design team members as needed.
• Partner with internal teams to align product with business needs, calendar milestones, and production realities.
• Collaborate with technical partners to achieve desired fit, construction, and quality.
• Support yarn, fabric, and technique exploration for upcoming seasons.
• Participate in vendor communication and review of developments and samples.
• Lead or support fittings to ensure product reflects the design vision.
• Stay current on market, trend, and competitive activity relevant to knitwear.

Skills & Experience

• Solid experience in fashion design with a focus on knitwear.
• Strong proficiency in standard design software and digital sketching tools.
• Understanding of knitwear construction, yarns, gauges, and finishing.
• Experience working with mills, vendors, or external partners is preferred.
• Refined design eye with awareness of contemporary and elevated markets.
• Confident communicator, able to present ideas and collaborate across teams.
• Organized and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to design and day-to-day challenges.