Senior Sweater Design with International Resume!

ID: MNH Counselor: mhilling Classification: Creative
Type: Direct Hire Status: Full Time Location: New York
Range: DOE Education: Bachelor's Degree    

Our client is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women’s and men’s designer collection apparel and a range of other products.
 
They are currently looking for a Senior Sweater Designer with an international resume. Our client is willing to pay relocation and Visa sponsorship!!
 
Responsibilities: 

  • Design and development of knits and sweaters collections
  • Design management from conception to follow through.
  • In conjunction with Design Director, develop proposals of colors and yarns.
  • Researches concepts, materials and color trends.
  • Travels to trade shows to observe new trends and materials.
  • Ensures timely development of line by adhering to time and action calendar. 
  • Communicates technical design information to product development staff.

Qualifications:

  • Seven plus years of experience
  • Must have worked for an international luxury brand (like Armani, Burberry, Akris, Prada, etc.)
  • Possess strong knowledge of knitting techniques as well as competency in using hand frame and computerized knitting machines.
  • Be proficient in foundations and techniques of hand knitting and crochet methods and in manipulating woven sewing machines to complete techniques for knits.
  • Ability to research and create new approaches and methods to the technique of knitting.  

Education Requirements:
College degree