Job Description
Our client, a Retail and Departmental Stores company, is looking for a Associate Designer, Sweaters Department for their New York, NY/Hybrid location.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Why Should You Apply?
Responsibilities:
- The Associate Designer, Lifestyle Brands, Sweaters COE, supports the design and development of knitwear collections from concept through production. This role partners closely with Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production to deliver on-brand, commercially viable sweaters that align with seasonal direction and business needs. The Associate Designer contributes to yarn selection, stitch development, and silhouette execution while supporting category-specific workflows and timelines.
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, or related field preferred
- 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)
- 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
- Passion for knitwear design and strong interest in menswear trends
- Creative with a strong eye for texture, pattern, and color
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn
- Collaborative team player with a positive, adaptable mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, NY |
| Industry | Management Consulting Services |
| Salary | $24.67–$27.67 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | https://www.iconma.com/ |
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Skills
- Adobe Illustratorunmatched
- Adobe Photoshopunmatched
- Apparel Designunmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Competitive Researchunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Design Servicesunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Fashion Designunmatched
- Health Planunmatched
- Manufacturing Costunmatched
- Market Researchunmatched
- Market Trend Analysisunmatched
- Merchandisingunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Pricingunmatched
- Product Developmentunmatched
- Product Lifecycle Managementunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Retailunmatched
- Systems Maintenanceunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
Benefits
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
About Company
ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.
- Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
- Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
- Founded in 2000
- 2000+ Employees
The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.
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