Senior Knitwear Designer – Juniors Market

Li & Fung•New York, NY

78d•$116,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Brilliant Group is seeking a Senior Knitwear Designer to lead the design and development of knitwear collections for the juniors market. This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, trend-driven category with full visibility into the global knitwear landscape, including Europe and Asia. The position plays a key role in creating seasonal collections that reflect current trends and deliver strong results for key retail partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
8–10 years of experience in knitwear design, ideally within the juniors market.
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative range and technical expertise in knitwear design.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and relevant design software.
Deep understanding of yarns, stitches, and knitwear construction, with strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to interpret market trends and consumer insights into on-brand, saleable product concepts.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
Experience working with overseas factories and vendors.
Passion for fashion, creativity, and innovation, with the ability to balance trend awareness and commercial appeal.

Responsibilities

Design and develop innovative knitwear collections for the juniors market, incorporating the latest trends, yarns, and stitch techniques.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on brand direction, seasonal concepts, and customer needs.
Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify emerging styles, colors, and silhouettes relevant to the juniors demographic.
Create detailed design presentations, sketches, and tech packs that communicate construction details, fit, and sizing specifications.
Source and select appropriate yarns, trims, and embellishments that meet quality, cost, and design objectives.
Partner with Sales and Merchandising teams to translate customer feedback and retail insights into commercially successful designs.
Oversee sample development, including fit sessions, revisions, and approvals, ensuring design integrity from concept through production.
Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas vendors, factories, and suppliers to ensure timely development and execution.