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# Senior Sweater Designer

- **Company:** LF Sourcing (millwork) LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5b1f63897005dde9

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Sweater Designer to lead the design and development of women's private label sweater collections. This role is responsible for creating trend-relevant, customer-focused sweater assortments that align with retailer needs, target customers, and price architecture. The ideal candidate brings deep knitwear expertise, a strong eye for trend and detail, and the ability to translate ideas into production-ready product in a fast-paced private label environment., * Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.

 * 5-8+ years of sweater/knitwear design experience, preferably in women's private label.
 * Strong expertise in yarns, stitches, gauges, and knit construction.
 * High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
 * Understanding of private label retail environments.
 * Ability to design within cost parameters.
 * Excellent presentation and communication skills.
 * Strong organization and time management.
 * Experience working with overseas factories and development timelines.

## Description

Design & Concept Development

 * Lead seasonal sweater design from concept through production handoff.
 * Research and interpret fashion trends, yarn developments, and knit techniques.
 * Develop trend boards, color stories, and knit direction tailored to retailer needs.
 * Design across categories including pullovers, cardigans, sweater dresses, novelty knits, and fashion basics.
 * Create detailed flat sketches and CADs that clearly communicate stitch patterns, gauge, and construction.

Retailer & Customer Focus

 * Design product aligned with retailer strategies, target customers, and price points.
 * Partner with merchandising to build cohesive assortments.
 * Present concepts and seasonal direction to internal teams and buyers.
 * Adapt designs based on feedback and evolving business needs.

Development Collaboration

 * Work closely with product development and overseas vendors to ensure design feasibility.
 * Review samples and provide clear comments on stitch execution, fit, and construction.
 * Participate in fittings and proto reviews.
 * Ensure designs meet quality, cost, and calendar expectations.

Leadership & Mentorship

 * Provide guidance to junior designers or associates as needed.
 * Contribute to overall knitwear innovation and design direction.
 * Support a collaborative and solutions-oriented team environment.


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