Apparel Designer

Enterprise Solutions Inc.
New York, NY

Key Responsibilities Design & Creative Support

  • Assist in developing seasonal sweater concepts, including yarns, stitches, patterns, and silhouettes aligned with brand direction
  • Create design sketches, stitch callouts, and technical flats using Adobe Illustrator
  • Support development of stripe layouts, jacquards, textures, and novelty stitches
  • Collaborate on yarn selection, color development, and trim details with cross-functional teams and vendors
  • Help build mood boards, concept decks, and sweater-specific presentations for seasonal reviews
  • Conduct trend, market, and competitive research focused on knitwear using digital platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, Miro, WGSN)


Product Development & Execution

  • Assist in creating and updating detailed tech packs, including stitch specifications, gauge, yarn details, construction, and measurements
  • Support communication of design intent to overseas vendors, including stitch developments and proto comments
  • Participate in fit sessions for sweaters; take notes, track revisions, and support approvals
  • Review knit-downs, strike-offs, and samples to ensure accuracy of stitch, color, and quality
  • Track development timelines and maintain accurate records to ensure on-time delivery


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Merchandising to support sweater assortment plans, pricing architecture, and seasonal direction
  • Collaborate closely with Technical Design to ensure fit, construction, and knit feasibility
  • Work with Production and vendors to align on yarn sourcing, cost targets, and manufacturing capabilities
  • Support seasonal milestone meetings and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule


Operational & Team Support

  • Maintain organized sweater design files, yarn libraries, stitch references, and seasonal documentation
  • Update PLM systems with accurate sweater-specific data (yarns, gauges, constructions)
  • Assist with line plan updates, sample tracking, and development charts
  • Support market preparation, sample organization, and presentation setup


Qualifications Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, or related field preferred


Experience

  • 1–3 years of apparel design experience, preferably in sweaters/knitwear (internships included)
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment preferred
  • Portfolio required (including knitwear/sweater work strongly preferred)


Skills

  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; PLM familiarity preferred
  • Understanding of knitwear construction, stitches, gauges, and yarns
  • Experience working with or exposure to knit-downs and sweater sampling processes
  • Familiarity with Miro or similar tools for collaboration
  • Exposure to AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom) for ideation is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

// // //