2025 Design Apprentice - Knitwear& Sew (Knits)

Tapestry • New York, NY

332d • $22 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Design Apprentice will work with the Senior Director, Design - Knitwear to initiate concepts each season that are fashion driven, reflective of the creative vision and brand aesthetic. You will be a part of a dynamic, creative environment where you will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.

Requirements

• 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
• 0-2 design experience, preferably in knitwear
• Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field (preferred)
• 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

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.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• paid_holidays
• tuition_reimbursement
• employee_discount_programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree