Our client, a top global apparel brand, is looking for a Freelance Associate Knitwear Designer. This role is onsite in their NYC office.
Responsibilities:
- Sketch and CAD in Illustrator. Create detailed flat sketches based on accurate construction and garment proportions.
- Create and maintain overview boards in Illustrator including creating color CADs for sales sample order.
- Maintain accurate design chart in Excel. Communicate with vendors overseas on sample status, ensuring they are delivered within required timelines.
- Track and organize development samples, knit downs, and yarn submits, from development to production team hand off.
- Sample prep and check in to prepare for showroom hand offs.
- Prepare buy charts and trim pages (BOM) using PLM for hand off at production stage.
- Manage all trim approvals for production orders.
- Spec garments and prepare for proto fittings.
- Work with Senior designer to create tech packs in Excel, for design development including sketch, spec, and construction details
- Adhere to a Time and Action calendar.
- General studio organization, filing, & multi-tasking.
Qualifications:
- Strong Adobe Photoshop/ Illustrator/ Microsoft Office skills
- Strong organizational, communication & multi-tasking skills
- Positive & creative team-oriented mindset.
- Good understanding of general garment construction with some knowledge of sweater construction
- Some knowledge of PLM systems
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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