3-4 years of experience specifically in Sweater Design
Proven track record in Knitwear
Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively
Experience in a fast-paced contemporary environment
Strong presentation skills for senior management
Full working knowledge of the Knitwear industry
Detail-oriented and self-starter
Proficient in Excel, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and create Women's Sweaters for seasonal deliveries
Conduct color and trend research, sketching, and quality development
Attend and guide fittings during development and production
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with brand and financial strategies
Engage with overseas vendors to ensure product speed and accuracy
Demonstrate strong hand and computer sketching skills with an understanding of proportion
Adapt to shifting priorities and solve problems as they arise
Benefits
Robust healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off including vacation and personal days
Hybrid and flexible work options available
Clothing allowance and merchandise discounts
$400 annual gym reimbursement
Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
Mental health support tools and telehealth services
Family and caregiving benefits including paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance options
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Discounted insurance options for pets, home, and legal services
Full Job Description
Title: Designer, Women's Sweaters
Salary Range: $100-$110K
What You'll Be Responsible For:
Conceptualize and create compelling, brand right Women's Sweaters for all Seasonal Deliveries.
Engage in all aspects of design such as color and trend research, sketching, swatch and quality development, tech pack creation and management.
Attend and guide fittings in development and production.
Work closely with manager and cross-functional teams to build brand right product that supports Vince's financial and merchandising strategies. Have an entrepreneurial attitude to design .
Work daily with oversees vendors to ensure product speed and accuracy.
Strong hand sketching and computer sketching skills, with a superior understanding of proportion.
Ability to be flexible and problem solve. Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested.
Deadline orientated. Follow up and coordinate all ongoing projects in order to meet stated deadlines.
Overseas travel may be required.
Qualifications/Experience We're Looking For:
College degree in Design
Must have a minimum of 3-4 years' experience in Sweater Design specially.
Must have worked with in Knitwear with a proven track record.
Must be able to meet deadlines and work in a team environment.
Must have contemporary experience and have worked in a fast pace environment.
Must have a collection based mind set and an understanding of the contemporary Knitwear business.
Must be able to present to senior management with confidence and a point of view.
Must have full working knowledge of Knitwear Industry.
Must be detail oriented and a strong self-starter.
Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and change
Must have excellent working knowledge of excel, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Benefits at Vince:
Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
$400 annual gym reimbursement
Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
