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Tapestry · 2 weeks ago

Design Apprentice - Knitwear& Sew (Knits) 1

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

$26/hr - $26/hr

1+ years exp

Tapestry is a global house of brands known for its commitment to creativity and inclusivity. The Design Apprentice will collaborate with the Senior Director of Design – Knitwear to develop fashion-driven concepts and participate in the design process, gaining exposure to various aspects of design and the business.

ApparelFashionRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partner with Senior Director to create and refine knit designs from concept to show sample across Women’s’ and Men’s Retail and Outlet Channels

Collaborate with design team on research boards and color palette

Generate seasonal research; both visual and vintage

Research seasonal yarns and work with knitwear vendors on all fabric development

Partner with merchandising to research market trends and understand business needs

Responsible for timeline adherence; ensure all Design Cards are completed accurately and delivered to Development on time; ensure all samples are available for product presentation and finalization

Responsible for upholding design integrity, high quality execution, and timeliness throughout the entire development process from concept through commercialization

Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Concept, Print, and Product Development on regular basis; participate in meetings with cross-functional category partners

Qualification

Knitwear designYarn technologyAdobe IllustratorPhotoshopTechnical drawingGarment constructionMarket trend researchPassion for RTWInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsFlexibility

Required

Must possess a strong fashion sense and have the ability to interpret trends

Must have knowledge in knitwear design and yarn technology

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group at all levels

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up

Must be flexible and adapt easily to change

Passion for RTW and a thirst for knowledge

1+ years related work/internship experience in design; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Excellent hand sketching skills; ability to create both freeform garment renderings and renderings on figure drawings

Ability to CAD technical drawings and strength in image manipulation

Experience developing product directly with factories; understanding of knitwear development from concept through commercialization

Understanding of materials, and garment construction & performance (i.e. strong knowledge of fabric, material quality, and how it will perform as a garment)

Understanding of garment fit & and ability to independently conduct fittings on a model

Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office

ALL APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A PORTFOLOIO (AS EITHER A PDF OR WEBSITE)