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Cobalt Fashion · 2 months ago

Senior Knitwear Designer – Young Contemporary

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $125K/yr

8+ years exp

Cobalt Fashion is seeking a Senior Knitwear Designer to lead the design and development of knitwear collections for the Young Contemporary market. This role involves creating innovative designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseeing sample development.

FashionRetailSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Design and develop innovative knitwear collections for the Young Contemporary market, incorporating the latest trends, yarns, and stitch techniques

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on brand direction, seasonal concepts, and customer needs

Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify emerging styles, colors, and silhouettes

Create detailed design presentations, sketches, and tech packs that communicate construction details, fit, and sizing specifications

Source and select appropriate yarns, trims, and embellishments that meet quality, cost, and design objectives

Partner with Sales and Merchandising teams to translate customer feedback and retail insights into successful designs

Oversee sample development, including fit sessions, revisions, and approvals, ensuring design integrity from concept through production

Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas vendors, factories, and suppliers to ensure timely development and execution

Qualification

Knitwear designAdobe IllustratorTrend analysisTechnical expertiseCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsPassion for designVendorsTime-management skills