Sr. Sweater Designer ​/ Juniors

We are a dynamic company located in NYC Midtown, dedicated to creating innovative and trend-forward apparel for young adults and juniors. Our mission is to deliver high-quality designs that resonate with our customers, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

We are seeking a talented, trend-forward Senior Apparel Designer to join our team in NYC! Working closely with our Design Director, you will help create an exciting, commercial young adult/juniors' line for Walmart, with a heavy focus on cut-and-sew knits, woven bottoms, and sets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess sharp technical design skills, and love seeing your creations hit major retail shelves, we want to hear from you!

• Design Execution: Produce fast, accurate, and on-trend apparel sketches using Adobe Illustrator.
• Project Management: Stay highly organized to hit critical deadlines and ensure smooth project workflows.
• Trend Research: Run in-depth trend and competitive shopping research to pitch brand-appropriate concepts that align with vendor capabilities.
• Technical Design: Build detailed, accurate tech packs within PLM systems to communicate specifications overseas.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner with the Design Director to coordinate with overseas vendors and integrate customer feedback.
• Collaborate with the graphics team to align on print and graphic directions.
• Troubleshoot sample issues proactively to keep production on schedule.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Apparel Design or a related field.
• Experience: 4+ years of full-time professional design experience in cut-and-sew and woven categories. Juniors/Young Adult fashion experience is highly preferred.

• Tech
  
  Skills:
  
  Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of garment construction, manufacturing processes, and vendor communication.

Competitive salary based on experience.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.