Senior Designer - Sweaters

Li & Fung•New York, NY

1d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Sweater Designer to lead the design and development of women’s private label sweater collections. This role is responsible for creating trend-relevant, customer-focused sweater assortments that align with retailer needs, target customers, and price architecture. The ideal candidate brings deep knitwear expertise, a strong eye for trend and detail, and the ability to translate ideas into production-ready product in a fast-paced private label environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
5–8+ years of sweater/knitwear design experience, preferably in women’s private label.
Strong expertise in yarns, stitches, gauges, and knit construction.
High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Understanding of private label retail environments.
Ability to design within cost parameters.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Strong organization and time management.
Experience working with overseas factories and development timelines.

Responsibilities

Lead seasonal sweater design from concept through production handoff.
Research and interpret fashion trends, yarn developments, and knit techniques.
Develop trend boards, color stories, and knit direction tailored to retailer needs.
Design across categories including pullovers, cardigans, sweater dresses, novelty knits, and fashion basics.
Create detailed flat sketches and CADs that clearly communicate stitch patterns, gauge, and construction.
Design product aligned with retailer strategies, target customers, and price points.
Partner with merchandising to build cohesive assortments.
Present concepts and seasonal direction to internal teams and buyers.
Adapt designs based on feedback and evolving business needs.
Work closely with product development and overseas vendors to ensure design feasibility.
Review samples and provide clear comments on stitch execution, fit, and construction.
Participate in fittings and proto reviews.
Ensure designs meet quality, cost, and calendar expectations.
Provide guidance to junior designers or associates as needed.
Contribute to overall knitwear innovation and design direction.
Support a collaborative and solutions-oriented team environment.