Assistant Sweater Designer

Ralsey Group is a leading global knitwear company seeking an Assistant Designer to support the Senior Designer through the entire product lifecycle, from concept to final development.
Primary Responsibilities

Support the Senior Designer in all aspects of the product lifecycle from innovative concept to final development.
Specific Responsibilities

Design Research & Development

Assist the Senior Designer in researching overarching trends for seasonal line development.
Research, shop and analyze retail and runway to compile comprehensive analysis reports.
Assist with color research and preparing seasonal palettes and standard ordering.
Research and develop new trims and brand appropriate details.
Prepare and execute professional and creative digital presentations for milestone meetings and seasonal development.
Assist in video and photoshoots for milestone meetings.
Assist in giving presentations internally and to the customer.
Sketch and CAD designs.
Generate and prepare detailed account‑specific tech packages for Senior Designer.
Execute specs and layouts under guidance of Senior Designer, sketch and spec samples as needed.
Track and maintain yarn & stitch KD and internal sample development.
Assist the Senior Designer and Technical Designer in fittings to learn to comment and convey the intended fit of each garment.
Yarn Research & Development

Research and develop new yarns, yarn mixes and stitch development for account‑specific needs, while adhering to production and costing requirements.
Collaborate with Design team to create new yarns (including ordering, tracking and receiving all yarn headers, test bodies and development).
Order yarns, track, cut swatches, prepare and execute account‑specific seasonal yarn decks.
Digital Development

Assist in raising tickets for all account‑specific digital development and follow up with comments, changes and final downloads.
Maintain clear communication with digital team to manage digital development and expectations, with HK and NY Offices.
Records Maintenance

Log in, maintain and return buy sample references.
Maintain design resources and archives.
Handle shipping and tracking both domestically and internationally between Ralsey offices and clients.
Maintain clear daily communication with Hong Kong Team.
Skills & Qualifications

Superior organizational, communication (written and verbal), multi‑tasking and time‑management skills.
Self‑motivated with a team‑player attitude.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for creative presentation deck development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint for presentations.
Proficient on Mac Computer.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
Creative sketching skills, color sense and yarn knowledge.
Strong interest and passion for knitwear.
Two years’ experience in knitwear.
Compensation & Benefits

The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 and may vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Ralsey Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and company holidays.
As an equal‑opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

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