Freelance Associate Designer, Sweaters

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.

Create design sketches, stitch callouts, and technical flats using Adobe Illustrator.

Collaborate on yarn selection, color development, and trim details with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Help build mood boards and concept decks for seasonal reviews.

Track development timelines and maintain accurate records for on-time delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, or related field preferred.

1-3 years of apparel design experience, preferably in sweaters/knitwear.

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; PLM familiarity preferred.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Creative with a strong eye for texture, pattern, and color.

Skills

Sweater Design

Knitwear

Adobe Illustrator

Technical Flats

Fashion Design

Product Development

Trend Research

Collaboration

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.

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