THEORY: Men's Cut and Sew Knit Senior Designer

About Us

At Theory, we create clothes that matter that empower and improve the way we live through exceptional fit, fabric, and style. In 1997, Theory was founded in New York on the simple idea that stretch fabrics in tailored clothing could change how we dress and live. Two decades later, we continue to perfect our offering of elevated wardrobe essentials for the ambitious, urban man and woman. From sourcing materials from the best mills in the world, to the innovation and craftsmanship at our atelier in New York's Meatpacking District, the integrity of our process is just as important as our final product. In 2004, Theory was acquired by Fast Retailing, spurring the international expansion of the brand. Operating 440 stores worldwide, today Theory is a New York brand with a global mindset. Our customers dream big, achieve goals, and aim for perfection. So do we, and so do our clothes.

Value Added Responsibilities

Become an integral part of Theory. We are looking for a Men’s cut and sew knit Senior Designer to join our team. This position will focus on knit apparel. Responsibilities include:

· Work closely with the Creative Director to research and execute to the seasonal direction

· Design and manage the development of cut and sewn knit products.

· Responsible for the design process to include research, sketching, technical packages creation and maintenance, and all development-related follow-up

· Liaise with suppliers to bring innovation, along with the best quality and style to the collection

· Work closely with the fabric development team, to find new hero and trend fabrics.

· Handling daily edits and changes to artwork, sketches and mood boards

· Creating and updating artwork development sheets

· Managing all deadlines within Development Calendar

· Participation in fittings with the ability to take accurate notes and give opinions to contribute a different point of view for our customer

Minimum Skills & Qualifications

· 10+ years’ experience in Men’s Knitwear design

· Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or related field

· Excellent sense of style and color, and the ability to interpret trends

· Must have a passion for research and concept creation

· Strong sketching ability and knowledge of fabrics and trims

· Technical skill and strong knowledge of stitch constructions and knitting garments

· In-depth knowledge of innovative design techniques and processes

· Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up

· Flexible with the ability to self-manage and handle multiple priorities at once

· Must be a collaborative team player

· Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Fabric archive, Sketch archive and seasonal development chart

Salary range: $100,000.00 -110,000.00*

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.