Senior Sweater Designer

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Sweater Designer to lead the design and development of women’s private label sweater collections. This role is responsible for creating trend-relevant, customer-focused sweater assortments that align with retailer needs, target customers, and price architecture.

The ideal candidate brings deep knitwear expertise, a strong eye for trend and detail, and the ability to translate ideas into production-ready product in a fast-paced private label environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Concept Development

• Lead seasonal sweater design from concept through production handoff.

• Research and interpret fashion trends, yarn developments, and knit techniques.

• Develop trend boards, color stories, and knit direction tailored to retailer needs.

• Design across categories including pullovers, cardigans, sweater dresses, novelty knits, and fashion basics.

• Create detailed flat sketches and CADs that clearly communicate stitch patterns, gauge, and construction.

Retailer & Customer Focus

• Design product aligned with retailer strategies, target customers, and price points.

• Partner with merchandising to build cohesive assortments.

• Present concepts and seasonal direction to internal teams and buyers.

• Adapt designs based on feedback and evolving business needs.

Development Collaboration

• Work closely with product development and overseas vendors to ensure design feasibility.

• Review samples and provide clear comments on stitch execution, fit, and construction.

• Participate in fittings and proto reviews.

• Ensure designs meet quality, cost, and calendar expectations.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance to junior designers or associates as needed.

• Contribute to overall knitwear innovation and design direction.

• Support a collaborative and solutions-oriented team environment.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.

• 5–8+ years of sweater/knitwear design experience, preferably in women’s private label.

• Strong expertise in yarns, stitches, gauges, and knit construction.

• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Understanding of private label retail environments.

• Ability to design within cost parameters.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

• Strong organization and time management.

• Experience working with overseas factories and development timelines.

Compensation/Benefits: 

• The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience. 

• Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays. 

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