Overview
Salary: $31.43-34.92 Hourly up to $34.92/hr
Assistant Designer - Women's Knitwear (TSD / Sweaters)
About the Role
We're looking for an Assistant Designer to support the development of women's knitwear, with a focus on sweaters and textured stitch design (TSD). This is a great opportunity for an early-career designer who is passionate about trends, yarns, and product creation, and wants hands-on experience bringing seasonal concepts to life.
What You'll Do
- Research global fashion trends, including silhouettes, yarns, stitches, and techniques, to inform seasonal direction
- Assist in developing design concepts, sketches, and CADs for women's knitwear
- Create and update tech packs, clearly communicating design intent, fit, and construction details
- Execute design revisions and updates based on feedback and shifting priorities
- Partner with cross-functional teams (merchandising, production, technical design) to support product execution
- Help manage the design process from concept through development, ensuring timelines are met
- Track multiple seasons simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Maintain strong attention to detail across fit, fabrication, trims, and overall garment construction
What You Bring
- 1-3+ years of experience in apparel design, preferably in women's knitwear or sweaters
- Strong understanding of knit construction, including yarns, stitches, and gauges
- Ability to translate trends into commercial, customer-relevant designs
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience creating or supporting tech packs and design packages
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills and openness to feedback
Nice to Have
- Experience with sweater development lifecycle (yarn selection through production)
- Familiarity with PLM systems or digital product development tools
- Background in retail, contemporary, or lifestyle fashion brands
- Degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, or related field
Who You Are
- Creative with a strong eye for color, texture, and detail
- Highly collaborative and team-oriented
- Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Eager to learn and grow within the design function
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