Designer, Sweaters

Tory Burch • New York, NY

9d • $95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

Requirements

• Strong background in designing knits and sweaters.
• Creative, adaptable and enjoy coming up with new innovative silhouettes and stitches.
• Love to conceptualize a season that is both fashion and commercially-driven and reflective of the creative vision and Tory Burch aesthetic.
• Familiarity with Italian and Asian yarn mills and yarn properties.
• Strong communication skills to foster factory partnerships.
• Strong sketching skills, strong Photoshop/Procreate cad-ing skills.
• Strong technical knowledge for stitch construction, machine capabilities and finishing details.
• 5+ years experience in Advanced Contemporary or Designer market
• Strong understanding of sweater design, yarn development, stitch structures, garment construction, and seasonal concept development.
• Experience working with PLM systems and cross-functional partners throughout the product development lifecycle.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably experience with managing a design assistant

Responsibilities

• Design and development of Pre-Collection sweater categories from initial concept through SMS.
• Research seasonal trends, silhouettes, color, yarns, stitches, and construction techniques to develop commercially relevant knitwear concepts.
• Select yarns in collaboration with Yarn Sourcing manager, balancing design intent, quality, and cost.
• Develop knit swatches and stitch explorations relevant to the season.
• Create presentation boards and CAD decks for Design Leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Partner closely with Product Development to build and maintain accurate product information in the PLM system throughout the development process.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Design throughout the product lifecycle to ensure fit, construction, and garment engineering meet design intent.
• Review prototypes, fittings, lab dips, yarn approvals, providing detailed feedback to vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Drive product creation from concept through salesman sample (SMS), and final production readiness.
• Manage and mentor the Design Assistant, including delegating work, reviewing deliverables, and approving timesheets.
• Support a collaborative team environment by partnering with cross-functional teams to solve design and development challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and rewards for high performance.
• Generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• Generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• Free executive coaching on-demand.
• Opportunities to give back through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed