Knitwear / Cut & Sew Designer

Women’s Contemporary Designer RTW – Fulltime

 

About the Job:

We are looking for a skilled and versatile Knitwear / Cut & Sew Designer to lead design development across our fully fashioned knitwear and cut & sew categories. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with direct ownership over product from initial concept through final adoption. Working closely with the wovens design team, you will develop collections that are cohesive, market-right, and beautifully executed. If you have deep technical knowledge of knitwear construction, a strong design sensibility, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

 

Responsibilities:

•      Design seasonal collections across fully fashioned knitwear and cut & sew categories, from initial concept through final adoption.

•      Develop technical packages (tech packs) including construction details, measurements, trims, yarn specifications, and fabric callouts.

•      Research trends, yarns, materials, stitches, and competitive product to inform cohesive seasonal direction.

•      Collaborate with the wovens design and product development teams to select yarn, fabrics, and trims within cost and lead time parameters.

•      Develop yarn, fabric, and trim sourcing directives aligned to seasonal concept; initiate knit-downs, swatch and stitch development packages, lab dips, and strike-offs as needed.

•      Participate in fit sessions, provide detailed fit comments, and ensure timely approvals through the product development calendar.

•      Partner with the wovens design and merchandising teams on assortment planning and category strategy.

•      Evolve the brand’s design aesthetic across new silhouettes, fabrications, gauges, and techniques.

•      Manage workflow efficiently to meet seasonal deliverables and development milestones.

 

Qualifications:

•      3–6 years of fashion design experience with strong expertise in fully fashioned knitwear and/or cut & sew.

•      Technical proficiency in creating accurate, detailed tech packs independently, including construction diagrams and BOMs.

•      In-depth knowledge of knitwear construction, yarns, stitches, gauges, and techniques, with a strong eye for quality and detail.

•      Solid understanding of garment construction, fit, and manufacturing processes across knit and woven categories.

•      Experience working directly with overseas factories and vendors.

•      Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CLO or similar 3D tools a plus.

•      Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent professional experience.

•      Portfolio required demonstrating creative range, taste level, and technical ability across knitwear and cut & sew.

 

Please include both a resume and cover letter. Personal websites and portfolios are optional but encouraged to be included.

 

Employment Type

· Fulltime. Annual salary range $90,000–$100,000.

· Work type: In person in New York Office.