Sweater Designer

Cyrus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Summer Fridays

Job summary

Cyrus is seeking a talented Sweater Designer to join our design team. This hands-on role covers concept through production, emphasizing knitwear, yarn development, and tech packs.

Entry-level and mid-level candidates welcome. You\'ll work closely with Head Designer, research trends, create CADs, develop tech packs, and participate in fittings to ensure the original design intent.

Join a company with 30+ years in fashion, offering growth and exposure to complete lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Understanding of garment construction, measurements, and fit.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Head Designer through the complete design and development process, from concept to production.
• Research seasonal trends, colors, yarns, stitches, silhouettes, and market direction.
• Create CADs and flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Develop, update, and maintain tech packs, including construction details, measurements, stitch information, and design specifications.
• Assist with yarn, stitch, gauge, color, and trim development.
• Demonstrate an understanding of sweater construction, gauges, yarns, stitches, fit, and measurements.
• Prepare and maintain sample specifications and design/development records.
• Track development samples and follow up on comments, corrections, revisions, and approvals.
• Participate in fittings and communicate clear corrections while maintaining the original design intent.
• Work cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Production, and other teams to keep development on schedule.
• Review samples for accuracy, quality, construction, proportion, color, and overall appearance.
• Help identify and resolve design and production issues throughout the development process.

Skills

Fashion sense

Color coordination

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are an established fashion company with more than 30 years in the industry, seeking a talented and highly motivated Sweater Designer to join our design team.

This is a hands-on position for someone who has a strong eye for fashion and a genuine interest in sweater and knitwear design. The ideal candidate combines creativity with technical understanding and is comfortable working through the complete development process, from initial concept and yarn/stitch development to tech packs, fittings, sampling, and production.

We are open to both Entry-Level and Mid-Level candidates. For an emerging designer, this is an excellent opportunity to develop strong technical sweater knowledge and gain exposure to the complete product lifecycle. For a more experienced designer, the role offers greater ownership, independence, and opportunity for continued growth within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Designer throughout the complete design and development process, from initial concept through production
• Research seasonal trends, colors, yarns, stitches, silhouettes, and market direction
• Create accurate and detailed CADs and flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive tech packs, including construction details, measurements, stitch information, and design specifications
• Assist with yarn, stitch, gauge, color, and trim development
• Demonstrate an understanding of sweater construction, gauges, yarns, stitches, fit, and measurements
• Prepare and maintain sample specifications and design/development records
• Track development samples and follow up on comments, corrections, revisions, and approvals
• Participate in fittings and communicate clear corrections while maintaining the original design intent
• Work cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Production, and other teams to keep development on schedule
• Review samples for accuracy, quality, construction, proportion, color, and overall appearance
• Help identify and resolve design and production issues throughout the development process

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong fashion sense with an excellent eye for color, proportion, silhouette, texture, and detail
• Understanding of garment construction, measurements, and fit
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Highly detail-oriented and committed to accuracy and quality
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative attitude with a willingness to learn, contribute, and take ownership
• Knowledge of AI-assisted design tools and emerging creative technologies is a plus

Our team members enjoy:

• Health and dental insurance
• Summer Fridays

Entry-Level Candidates

We welcome emerging designers who have a strong foundation in fashion design and a genuine interest in specializing in sweaters and knitwear. Candidates should demonstrate initiative, curiosity, strong Adobe skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to develop their technical knowledge of sweater construction, yarns, gauges, stitches, fit, and specifications.

Mid-Level Candidates

Candidates should have professional experience in sweater or knitwear design and development, with a solid understanding of technical sweater construction, yarns, gauges, stitches, fit, and measurements. You should be comfortable managing tech packs and sample development with minimal supervision, communicating corrections clearly, and proactively identifying and resolving development or production issues.

Why Join Us?

We offer the opportunity to build a long-term career within an established company while gaining hands-on exposure to the complete sweater design and production lifecycle.

You'll work directly with an experienced design team, contribute to products that move from concept to market, and have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as you grow.

• 30+ years of stability and industry experience
• Hands-on involvement from concept through production
• Collaborative and supportive design environment
• Exposure to both the creative and technical sides of sweater development
• Opportunity for professional development and increased responsibility
• Long-term growth potential within the company