Assistant Knitwear Designer

Li & Fung•New York, NY

26d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Ralsey Group is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Assistant Designer to join their fast-paced global knitwear company. This role supports the Senior Designer throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to final development. The ideal candidate is curious, a team player, and eager to work with like-minded individuals in an energizing environment. Ralsey Group is a leader in the global knitwear industry, known for creating trend-driven knitwear by leveraging expertise in yarn, manufacturing, market intelligence, and digital technology.

Requirements

Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
Self-Motivated with a team player attitude
Advanced in Adobe Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign for creative presentation deck development
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint for presentations
Proficient on Mac Computer
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Creative sketching skills, color sense and yarn knowledge
A strong interest and passion for knitwear
Two years’ experience in knitwear

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Designer in researching overarching trends for seasonal line development.
Research, shop, and analyze retail and runway to compile comprehensive analysis reports.
Assist with color research and preparing seasonal palettes, including ordering standards.
Research and develop new trims and brand-appropriate details.
Prepare and execute professional and creative digital presentations for milestone meetings and seasonal development.
Assist in video and photoshoots for milestone meetings.
Assist in giving presentations internally and to the customer.
Sketch and CAD designs.
Generate and prepare detailed account-specific tech packages for Senior Designer.
Execute specs and layouts under guidance of Senior Designer, sketch and spec samples as needed.
Track and maintain yarn & stitch KD and internal sample development.
Assist the Senior Designer and Technical Designer in fittings to learn to comment and convey the intended fit of each garment.
Research and develop new yarn, yarn mixes, and stitch development for account-specific needs, adhering to production and costing requirements.
Collaborate with the Design team to create new yarns, including ordering, tracking, and receiving all yarn headers, test bodies, and development.
Order yarns, track, cut swatches, prepare, and execute account-specific seasonal yarn decks.
Assist in raising tickets for all account-specific digital development and follow up with comments, changes, and final downloads.
Maintain clear communication with the digital team to manage digital development and expectations with HK and NY Offices.
Log in, maintain, and return buy sample references.
Maintain design resources and archives.
Handle shipping and tracking both domestically and internationally between Ralsey offices and clients.
Maintain clear daily communication with the Hong Kong Team.