Sweater Designer

Title- Designer- Sweaters Location: New York, NY- Salary $95,000 + Our client, a well-established Contemporary brand specializing in Sweater's is looking for an immediate hire. Must have a strong fashion aesthetic in knitwear. Develop and create a vision for new product line assortments by collaborating with the cross-functional team. Strong understanding of yarns and sweater construction. Collaborate with the team with design concepts and building product assortments with lots of room to grow.. Responsibilities: Design and development for knitwear / sweaters Support the placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement Participate in design strategies and execution Create detail tech packs including stitch layout, yarn callouts and construction details. Involved in all product development and sales meetings projecting future fabrications Work with the design team and management to develop time and action calendars for programs Prepare trend boards for management meetings Shop stores for inspirations and travel Manage product integrity and order specifications compliance. Approve lab dips, new fabric developments, and the general flow of the process Qualifications 5 plus years of experience in sweater/knitwear design Tech pack knowledge Knowledge and understanding of knitwear, and sweaters Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop Problem-solving abilities in meeting deadlines. Microsoft Office Programs BA Degree