Direct HIre- Sweater Designer- Onsite- Los Angeles

We're partnering with a growing fashion client seeking a Sweater Designer with strong juniors apparel experience and a background in sweaters and cut & sew product to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer with an off-price background who understands trend-driven product development across juniors, missy, and contemporary categories and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Position Overview The Sweater Designer will support the full product lifecycle from initial concept through final development, partnering cross-functionally with merchandising, production, technical design, and external vendors to bring trend-right product to market. This role requires a strong creative eye, technical product knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: • Design and execute new product concepts through trend research, market analysis, competitive shopping, and sales performance insights • Research and stay current on seasonal fashion trends, silhouettes, colors, fabrics, yarns, trims, and embellishments • Create sketches, CADs, line sheets, trend boards, and product presentations • Develop detailed tech packs including flats, measurements, construction details, fabrics, and trims • Source and approve fabrics, yarns, prints, trims, and development samples through production • Attend fittings to ensure proper fit, aesthetic, and production execution • Partner cross-functionally with Production, Technical Design, buyers, and external vendors • Prepare samples, picture packets, and presentations for buyer meetings and sales support • Support e-commerce worksheets and seasonal development organization Qualifications: • 5+ years of apparel design experience • Sweater design experience strongly preferred • Strong understanding of garment construction and technical product development • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, and Word • Excellent trend awareness, sketching ability, fabric knowledge, and creative problem-solving skills • Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills • AA degree in Fashion Design required