Client Overview: Our client is a men's and women's advanced contemporary brand providing top apparel and accessories.

Senior Knitwear Designer Responsibilities:

Help with creative research and concepting of creative ideas in accordance with seasonal line plans specific to knitwear development
Review seasonal yarn collections and choose appropriate yarns for the season
Develop and launch stitch requests utilizing chosen yarns.
Present focused design concepts to Design Director
Prioritize developments in accordance with overseas deadlines
Delegate and prioritize design workflow from associate designer, assistant designer, intern and liaise with cross functional PD, tech and pattern maker
Name and set up all styles in the system inclusive of product descriptions and accurate sketches.
Support Design Director in preparation of design meetings
Prepare updated information on all design developments for weekly design ops meetings.
Participate in pre-fitting all prototypes prior to proto review with the intention of making improvements and preparing solutions.
Participate in styling and fitting of collection for show and/or look book.
Participate in BOM reviews with an ability to make solution-oriented decisions on trim, counter sourcing, and sales call outs.
Participate in all necessary SMS through TOP sample fittings.

Senior Knitwear Designer Qualifications:

BA or BFA specialized in knitwear, Fashion Design MFA is a plus
5+ years’ experience in knitwear designer capacity
Prior experience managing and leading design assistants
Strong Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign skills
Excellent flat sketching skills
Excellent knowledge of patternmaking or draping
Excellent knowledge of construction, sewing techniques and finishes
Familiar with yarn mills, yarn capabilities and applications
Excellent knowledge of both domestic and computer knitting machines
Strong sense for color and understanding of how yarns dye
Excellent ability to develop unique stitches and swatches with all types of yarn