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Knitwear Designer - Freelance (Full-Time, New York or Remote)

Role Overview:

The Knitwear Designer is responsible for overseeing and executing the design and product development of all fully-fashioned knitwear styles. This role's key focus is to develop knitwear styles that not only speak to the brand, but are also cohesive with the jewelry and other ready-to-wear categories within each delivery season. This candidate should be able to work well with a small and growing team, but also be able to work efficiently independently. This role will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced start-up environment, wear multiple hats, and manage different stages of a collection at once. Strong organizational, critical thinking and communication skills are a must. Intuitive skills in strategy and merchandising are a plus!

Roles and Responsibilities:
-Analyze trends in colors and styles, and work with vintage inspiration to apply brand aesthetic to new developments
-Research competitors to sharpen focus on aesthetic differentiation
-Ensure that all development aligns with brand identity and is within target price points
-Translate initial design concepts into sketches by hand or with Illustrator
-Create and regularly update linesheets for company wide communication
-Establish sampling calendar to ensure deadlines are met and communicate updates clearly internally
-Liaise with the overseas knitting factory in regards to sourcing raw materials, lead-times, minimum order quantities, colors, cost price and availability 
-Make thorough and detailed technical packages including clear documentation of design details, yarn information, specs, construction notes and graded specs for production
-Attend fittings and create fit notes + revised specs as needed. Clearly communicate any changes to the factory

-Assist in the compilation of final production POs each season, track factory deliveries and communicate any updates to the full team.

Requirements:

5+ years experience as an designer/assistant designer in knitwear

Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@dannijo.com.

 

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Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@dannijo.com.

  

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