G-III Apparel Group is hiring: Senior Brand Designer in New York

Job Title: Senior Designer, Sweaters Brand/Product Focus: Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District Reports To: Senior Vice President of Design G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and deep relationships across the industry. The Senior Designer, Sweaters will be responsible for leading the design and development of high-quality knitwear for the Donna Karan and BCBG brands. This individual will bring a strong understanding of luxury sweater construction, yarns, and silhouettes, merging modern trends with brand heritage. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to execute cohesive, fashion-forward collections that align with seasonal concepts and merchandising strategies. Research current and emerging fashion trends, applying insights that align with the Donna Karan and BCBG brand aesthetics. Conduct extensive market, fabric, and style research through blogs, magazines, street-style, and vintage sources to inform seasonal direction. Develop well-balanced, seasonally relevant collections that reflect brand identity and strategic merchandising goals. Communicate seasonal design intent and concept direction to factories, requesting initial treatments and mock-ups. Review prototypes, attend fittings, and communicate adjustments to overseas factories using annotated photos, specs, and sketches. Evaluate collection development and refine designs or refabricate styles to align with SKU targets and seasonal objectives. Collaborate with the stylist and design team to translate concept-driven styles into runway-ready pieces. Support from Collection to Production: Partner with the Merchandising team and SVP of Design during seasonal product introductions. Work closely with Production Managers to ensure correct execution of design, color, and fabrication throughout the production process. Respond to merchandising requests and provide creative support as needed across categories. Minimum of 10 years of experience in high-end fashion design with a strong focus on luxury sweaters. Expert knowledge of sweater design, including stitches, yarns, gauges, and silhouettes. Strong technical understanding of pattern drafting, draping, and fabric construction. Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment. Application Requirements: G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Donna Karan brands.