Assistant Knitwear Designer Job at Li & Fung, New York, NY

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  • Li & Fung
  • New York, NY

Job Description

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Job Description

Are you interested in jump starting your career as an Assistant Designer in a fast-paced global knitwear company?  Are you detail oriented and creative at the same time?   Are you curious and want to work with like-minded individuals in an energizing and motivating environment?  If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then Ralsey Group is the company for you!

Ralsey Group is at the forefront of the global knitwear industry, working as the go-to source for global retailers and brands. They are product specialist who create beautiful trend-driven knitwear by utilizing their extensive knowledge of yarn, experience technical and manufacturing know-how, leveraging their market intelligence and competitive sourcing capabilities to work for their customers, and by using the latest in digital technology.

Primary Responsibilities:

Ralsey Group is looking for an Assistant Designer to join their team. In this position, you will support the Senior Designer in all aspects of the product lifecycle from innovative concept to final development. The Assistant Designer will research, create and execute original design concepts from relevant trends, communicate with cross-functional teams including Design, Sales, Merchandising, Production & Digital and assist in preparation for all milestone meetings.

Specific Responsibilities:

Design Research & Development:

  • Assist the Senior Designer in researching overarching trends for seasonal line development.
  • Research, shop and analyze retail and runway to compile comprehensive analysis reports.
  • Assist with color research and preparing seasonal palettes. Including ordering standards.
  • Research and develop new trims and brand appropriate details.
  • Prepare and execute professional and creative digital presentations for milestone meetings and seasonal development.
  • Assist in video and photoshoots for milestone meetings.
  • Assist in giving presentations internally and to the customer.
  • Sketch and CAD designs.
  • Generate and prepare detailed account-specific tech packages for Senior Designer. 
  • Execute specs and layouts under guidance of Senior Designer, sketch and spec samples as needed.
  • Track and maintain yarn & stitch KD and internal sample development.
  • Assist the Senior Designer and Technical Designer in fittings to learn to comment and convey the intended fit of each garment.

Yarn Research & Development

  • Research and develop new yarn, yarn mixes and stitch development for account-specific needs,

while adhering to production and costing requirements.

  • Collaborate with Design team to create new yarns.

(Including ordering, tracking and receiving all yarn headers, test bodies and development).

  • Order yarns, track, cut swatches, prepare and execute account-specific seasonal yarn decks.

Digital Development:

  • Assist in raising tickets for all account-specific digital development and follow up with comments, changes and final downloads.
  • Maintain clear communication with digital team to manage digital development and expectations, with HK and NY Offices.

Records Maintenance:

  • Log in, maintain and return buy sample references.
  • Maintain design resources and archives.
  • Handle shipping and tracking both domestically and internationally between Ralsey offices and clients.
  • Maintain clear daily communication with Hong Kong Team.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
  • Self-Motivated with a team player attitude
  • Advanced in Adobe Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign for creative presentation deck development
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint for presentations
  • Proficient on Mac Computer
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Creative sketching skills, color sense and yarn knowledge
  • A strong interest and passion for knitwear
  • Two years’ experience in knitwear

Compensation/Benefits:

  • The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $50,000.00 - $55,000.00. 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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If this sounds like you, Apply Now!

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.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area

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