Knitwear Designer
NIC+ZOE - Natick, Massachusetts, us, 01760Work at NIC+ZOE
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
include but are not limited to:Responsible for the research, design, and development of silhouettes in knits.Responsible for yarn sourcing and swatch development.Develop brand-appropriate knitwear in line with seasonal concepts and color palettes. Design with entire collection in mind.Form and compose outfits, ensuring that a capsule point of view and pairings remain critical. Must have a high comfort level visually communicating these ideas and concepts.Sketch and present concepts based on design direction.Set up tech packs, own the bill of materials, and communicate design details to technical design team.Participate in fittings, while updating design details and sketches as needed.Organization and upkeep of swatches and archives.CAD artwork and swatch mockups.Image retouches and recolors as needed.Preparation for and participating in Design Presentations.OWNERSHIPParticipate in, and champion creative collaboration across the design team.Drive and manage the creative process to deliver projects on time and on budget; track and manage multiple project timelines in various stages of completion to ensure all timelines are met.Ensure creative output is consistently brand appropriateManage the design and development process from concept through final proto/sample, including but not limited to flat sketch, initial spec, tech packs, trim details, and production fit approval.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:4 year degree in Design or related field3 - 5 years of knitwear experience, high level of proficiency in knitwearHistory of contributing innovations within a collaborative environmentKnowledge of yarn and knitwear construction and finishesAdept at understanding yarns; how to color top dyes and yarn dyesStrong understanding of garment constructionConfident sense of style, silhouette and colorExcellent communications and interpersonal skills.Strong computer knowledge in PDM, Photoshop/IllustratorStrong attention to detail, with powerful organizational, time management, and presentation skillsAbility to be flexible and adaptable in a fast paced environmentWell organized, problem solver with a positive can do attitudeAbility to motivate, lead and work well cross functionallyPotential for International and domestic travel