Li & Fung

Senior Knitwear Designer - Juniors Market

Li & Fung • $116K — $125K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
  • 8-10 years of experience in knitwear design, ideally within juniors market.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing creativity and technical expertise in knitwear.
  • Proficiency in design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Deep understanding of yarns, stitches, and knitwear construction.
  • Proven ability to translate market trends into commercial designs.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop innovative knitwear collections for juniors, reflecting current trends.
  • Collaborate with teams to align on brand direction and seasonal concepts.
  • Conduct market research to identify styles and colors for juniors demographic.
  • Create design presentations and tech packs detailing fit and construction.
  • Source and select yarns, trims, and embellishments for quality designs.
  • Partner with Sales to translate customer feedback into successful designs.
  • Oversee sample development, ensuring design integrity from concept to production.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and PTO.
  • Company holidays.
Full Job Description
Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?

Here is what you need to know about the job:

Brilliant Group is seeking a Senior Knitwear Designer to lead the design and development of knitwear collections for the juniors market. This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, trend-driven category with full visibility into the global knitwear landscape, including Europe and Asia. The position plays a key role in creating seasonal collections that reflect current trends and deliver strong results for key retail partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop innovative knitwear collections for the juniors market, incorporating the latest trends, yarns, and stitch techniques.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on brand direction, seasonal concepts, and customer needs.
  • Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify emerging styles, colors, and silhouettes relevant to the juniors demographic.
  • Create detailed design presentations, sketches, and tech packs that communicate construction details, fit, and sizing specifications.
  • Source and select appropriate yarns, trims, and embellishments that meet quality, cost, and design objectives.
  • Partner with Sales and Merchandising teams to translate customer feedback and retail insights into commercially successful designs.
  • Oversee sample development, including fit sessions, revisions, and approvals, ensuring design integrity from concept through production.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas vendors, factories, and suppliers to ensure timely development and execution.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field.
  • 8-10 years of experience in knitwear design, ideally within the juniors market.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative range and technical expertise in knitwear design.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and relevant design software.
  • Deep understanding of yarns, stitches, and knitwear construction, with strong attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to interpret market trends and consumer insights into on-brand, saleable product concepts.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
  • Experience working with overseas factories and vendors.
  • Passion for fashion, creativity, and innovation, with the ability to balance trend awareness and commercial appeal.


Compensation/Benefits:
  • The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $125,000.00. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
  • Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

About Li & Fung

Li & Fung is a Hong Kong-based supply chain manager primarily for US and EU brands, department stores, hypermarkets, specialty stores, catalogue-led companies, and e-commerce sites. It acts as an intermediary between its clients and suppliers, many of which are located in Asia. The company provides services such as product design and development, raw material sourcing, factory selection and management, production planning and management, quality assurance and export documentation, and shipping consolidation. Li & Fung has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1992.
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Size
16,796 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
NASDAQ
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