Sweater Design Director, Women’s Contemporary — Global Trends

Cobalt Fashion; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Fashion is seeking a Sweater Design Director to lead the design and development of sweater collections for the Women’s Contemporary market. This Hybrid role requires over 15 years of experience in sweater design, proficiency in design software, and managing a design team. The ideal candidate will oversee design integrity, source materials, and ensure alignment with market trends. Applicants should have a passion for fashion and a strong portfolio showcasing their expertise in women's contemporary design.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in fully fashioned sweater design, ideally within the women's contemporary market.
• Experience managing a team of designers.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative range and technical expertise in sweater design.
• Deep understanding of yarns, stitches, and sweater construction, tech-pack proficiency, cost engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative sweater collections for the women's contemporary market.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on brand direction and seasonal concepts.
• Conduct monthly market research and trend analysis.
• Create detailed design presentations, sketches, and tech packs.

Skills

Fashion Design

Team Management

Trend Analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Creative Range

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Canva

Miro

AI design software

Job description

Cobalt Fashion is seeking a Sweater Design Director to lead the design and development of sweater collections for the Women’s Contemporary market. This Hybrid role requires over 15 years of experience in sweater design, proficiency in design software, and managing a design team. The ideal candidate will oversee design integrity, source materials, and ensure alignment with market trends. Applicants should have a passion for fashion and a strong portfolio showcasing their expertise in women's contemporary design.