Title: Freelance Associate Designer, Sweaters
Industry: Fashion
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 6/15/26 - 9/4/26
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing seasonal sweater concepts, including yarns, stitches, patterns, and silhouettes aligned with brand direction
- Create design sketches, stitch callouts, and technical flats using Adobe Illustrator
- Support development of stripe layouts, jacquards, textures, and novelty stitches
- Collaborate on yarn selection, color development, and trim details with cross-functional teams and vendors
- Help build mood boards, concept decks, and sweater-specific presentations for seasonal reviews
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, or related field preferred
- 1–3 years of apparel design experience, preferably in sweaters/knitwear (internships included)
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; PLM familiarity preferred
- Understanding of knitwear construction, stitches, gauges, and yarns
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Skills
- Fashion Design
- Knitwear
- Apparel Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Trend Research
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Tech Packs
- Sample Management
- Attention to Detail
- Creativity
Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.
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