Renfro Brands · 13 hours ago
Senior Hosiery Designer - Fashion
Renfro - New York - New York, NY 10018
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expRenfro Brands is seeking a Senior Hosiery Designer to lead the design and development of Ralph Lauren Polo and Purple Label men’s hosiery. The role involves collaborating with various teams to create innovative, high-quality collections while managing the full design process from concept to final sample approval.
Textiles
Responsibilities
Conduct market research and analyze seasonal trends, knit stitches, patterns, and colors to inspire hosiery concepts and ensure both trend-right and brand-right product direction
Translate seasonal concepts into segment-specific product lines that align with Ralph Lauren brand identity
Create and maintain CADs, tech packs, production art assets (knit graphs, printed art mechanicals, and placement diagrams), PLM assets, and presentation decks
Execute color development, including lab dips, palette creation, and library management
Support the product development lifecycle from concept through final sample approval, ensuring adherence to the merchandising planning calendar and deadlines
Identify opportunities to enhance processes within design and development workflows
Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the design team and departmental goals
Qualification
Required
Strong product development skills with a refined aesthetic, particularly aligned with the Ralph Lauren American luxury lifestyle, and enthusiasm for tiered distribution strategies (wholesale to direct-to-consumer)
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to handle highly confidential information with professionalism
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative team environment
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Positive, confident, and adaptable, able to reprioritize quickly in ambiguous situations
Ambitious, productivity-driven, and motivated for growth
Bachelor's degree in fashion design or related field
Five to ten years of relevant industry experience in hosiery, apparel, or accessories
Experience with American Heritage brands and a portfolio that reflects
Strong presentation and communication skills to validate design concepts to internal sales teams and brand management leadership
Develop compelling assortments that integrate cohesively with the broader men's product line and respond to brand priorities, customer needs, and market trends
Ability to visualize and develop a collection from CAD/graph to final product, with advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Expertise in color, print, and pattern design with a strong aesthetic sense for composition and color matching
Drive innovation in knit construction techniques, yarn development, gauge engineering, and finishing processes to elevate product quality and differentiate the category
Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color and understand how to translate trends through the lens of the Ralph Lauren brand filter
Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, accountability, and the ability to work independently
Collaborative, energetic, motivating, and willing to contribute to a team dynamic
Knowledge of knitwear and hosiery construction and machinery is a plus
Experience with PLM/WebPDM systems; knowledge of Pointcarre, 3D and AI image rendering is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Company
Renfro Brands
Renfro Brands is a global leader in socks, legwear and apparel, delivering innovation and craftsmanship for over a century.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stan Jewell
CEO & President
Dave Dinkins
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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