Temporary Designer, Sweaters & Knits

Our client is hiring for a Sweater Designer to join the team in New York! This is a temporary contract role. Hours are full-time.

Responsibilities: .

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and be a strong team player.
• Conceptualize and design into current trends as they relate to the Junior brand.
• Sample shopping & returns, in person and online, from European and domestic markets for emerging trends and inspiration.
• Merchandise and present print, color, silhouette, fabrication, trends ideas, and inspiration for coming seasons.
• Responsible for meeting with costing teams and creating recap charts for customer projects.
• Organize original sample & proto-sample chart along with showroom.
• Review and comment on proto sample layout & lab dips.
• Strong communication & writing skills needed with Buyer/ Sales/ Factory.
• Create tech packs along with proto spec, and detail pages, maintain proto sample, and follow up to BOM.
• Actively participate in "fitting" with technical design and production to ensure the garment's proper fit.
• Create initial CAD sketches to present to sales and buyers.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience required.
• Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office (Works, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and illustrator
• Knowledge of spec measurement of garment for initial tech pack & review fitting adjustment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced fashion environment & prioritize multiple projects.
• Knowledge of Cut & Sew Knits, Sweaters, and Woven fabrication.

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