Li & Fung · 4 months ago
Associate Knitwear Designer
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expLi & Fung is a global supply chain solutions partner for brands and retailers, and they are seeking an Associate Knitwear Designer to support the Senior Design Director and Product Development team in the seasonal design development process. The role involves contributing design concepts, creating CAD artwork, coordinating with yarn mills, and ensuring timely execution of the product development calendar.
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Responsibilities
Work with Design Director/EVP of Design for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull yarns, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mockups, color-ups, inspirational photos, CADS
Work on development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment
Identify suitable yarns and order seasonally for sample development
Seasonal yarn/knit down development
Continually conduct and analyze customer and market research- key trends from Runway, Aspirational benchmarks, Europe and USA retail adapting for Mass Market Customer. This includes Shop Reports
Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Build seasonal calendar with team
Create Illustrator sketches; prepare specification sheets and line sheets and update as necessary
Ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in shared drives
Research and coordinate raw materials and trims; maintain fabric/trim library
Review lab dips with Designer and Designer Director, send comments to vendors and maintain color standards; review prints and graphics and advise revisions where appropriate; coordinate fit process
Sketch into key silhouettes/yarns/colors per season
Initiate and complete tech packs and layouts for all styles, within given deadlines
Sample tracking
Follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Present to clients
Provide clear point of view and cohesive line presentations for sales and customers
Create meeting handouts
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Build presentation skills
Share product/yarn/innovation with co-designers in other teams
Qualification
Required
Strong graphic design skills in Adobe; ability to create motifs and patterns relevant for the customer
Exceptional creativity and innovation with the ability to stay up to date on trends
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
Knowledge of knitwear design; construction, stitch, yarn, silhouettes
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
2-3 years' experience in knitwear design
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
Benefits
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Company
Li & Fung
As new technologies disrupt the way consumers and businesses interact, Li & Fung is reimagining and creating supply chains for the future.
10001+ employees
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2025-10-07
2025-09-05
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