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Senior Designer – Knitwear
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly). Lead development of design projects supporting the Free People Collection Sweaters category .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Sweater Design, including advanced knowledge of yarns, knitting techniques, and garment construction. Capable of leading design projects, forecasting trends, and delivering innovative knitwear solutions aligned with brand objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sweater Design ExpertiseYarn Textiles KnowledgeAdvanced Hand-Sketching SkillsProject Management SkillsTrend Forecasting Ability
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Hard Skills
Sweater ConstructionKnitting TechniquesPattern DevelopmentGarment Fit AnalysisTechnical SketchingCAD SkillsFabric InnovationsMock Garment CreationTrend ResearchCreative Design Solutions
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsOrganizational SkillsCreativityIndependent Work Ability
Tools & Technologies
ProcreatePhotoshopIllustratorGoogle SlidesGoogle DocsGoogle SheetsGmailAI Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
Industry Keywords
Fashion DesignKnitwearSweater MaterialsSeasonal CollectionsTrend DirectionProduct DevelopmentWholesale DeliveriesFit and Construction ReviewEmerging TrendsGarment Construction
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesYarn
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead development of design projects supporting the Free People Collection Sweaters category
- Participate in designing seasonal collections from initial concept research through knit stitch, pattern development, execution, and presentations
- Support the team in ensuring designs and resulting products are cohesive and on-trend for the Free People customer
- Work closely with the Senior Director on design creation, development, and execution of own-brand sweater products
- Forecast fashion and cultural trends and relate them to the Free People customer
- Collaborate, brainstorm, and present monthly trend direction alongside the Design Director
- Support the seasonal development calendar for Retail and Wholesale deliveries
- Identify emerging global trends in concepts, stitches, patterns, and yarns
- Create and execute new pattern layouts, stitches, and garment construction ideas
- Manage development and execution of design packages with the Design Director
- Coordinate follow-up communication with the Design Coordinator, Product Development, and Technical Design teams
- Review samples for fit and construction; attend fittings and communicate adjustments to technical teams
- Send timely design-related comments to factories
- Communicate stitch and construction ideas through written comments and technical sketches
- Conduct design research and track industry trends, color direction, and fabric innovations
- Sketch new ideas using Procreate and Adobe programs, research trends, and use AI platforms such as Midjourney for creative research
- Create and execute original knitwear designs with in-house knitters and overseas partners
- Present design vision in key design meetings
- Respond to business objectives with creative and innovative designs in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design with related sweater knitting field experience strongly preferred
- 9+ years of experience in Sweater Design
- Deep knowledge and expertise in yarns and sweater materials
- Understanding of sweater process development timeline and execution
- Full comprehension of fully fashioned sweater construction and fit
- Strong technical knowledge of sweater design and production processes, yarn qualities and sizes, knitting techniques, stitches, and construction
- Expert knowledge of knitting and sweater garment construction, knit machines, yarns, trims, and washes
- Ability to mock full garments from patterns, inspiration, or draping on a form
- Ability to translate and innovate seasonal pattern direction
- Advanced understanding of yarn textiles, garment construction/fit, raw materials, product production, sweater yarns, knitting constructions, and sweater fabrications
- Creativity and ability to push new ideas, silhouettes, and design concepts
- Ability to identify trends in their early stages and understand their impact on fashion sweaters
- Ability to adapt aspirational ideas and key details for a broader audience and the Free People customer
- Ability to research and report on industry trends, yarn direction, and knitwear innovations 9–12 months ahead of season
- Excellent hand-sketching and CAD skills in Procreate, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- AI knowledge/experience would be a plus
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience managing 1–2 team members would be an added value
- Proficient in Google Slides, Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
- Ability to relocate to Philadelphia
- Ability to work on site 3–5 days per week at the World Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Generous employee discounts
- Retirement savings
- Comprehensive employee perks and benefits