Sweater & Knitwear Designer Job at Li & Fung, New York State

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  • Li & Fung
  • New York State

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:

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We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Sweater & Knitwear Designer to join our Licensed and Branded Apparel Division. We’re specifically looking for a designer who has experience working with licensed brands and clubs accounts. This role supports the end-to-end design and development of sweaters and knitwear, ensuring alignment with license guidelines, customer expectations, and the unique requirements of club retailers. The ideal candidate has hands-on knitwear design experience and understands how to balance trend direction with commercial needs across these channels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop sweaters and knitwear across licensed brands and club store programs, ensuring alignment with brand standards and retailer expectations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to create trend-right assortments tailored to the club customer, across categories such as women’s, men’s, and kids’.
  • Prepare detailed CADs, stitch layouts, color-ups, and technical packages for development and production.
  • Create seasonal mood boards and presentation decks for internal teams, licensors, and retail partners.
  • Participate in fittings and provide clear direction on proportion, construction, and technical refinement.
  • Research yarns, stitches, and club-appropriate design elements to inform product development.
  • Partner with sourcing, tech design, and merchandising to ensure all products meet margin targets and development timelines.
  • Understand packaging and bulk floor presentation standards required by club retailers.
  • Stay informed on competitive product, market trends, and club-specific performance metrics.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in sweater and knitwear design, with licensed brand and club store experience required .
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; PLM experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of sweater construction, yarns, and stitch techniques.
  • Experience working with overseas vendors and managing development from concept to production.
  • Highly organized with strong time management and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work within licensed brand guidelines while delivering commercially viable assortments for the club channel.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

Compensation/Benefits:

  • The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $100,000.00, which can vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and company holidays.

Important Notice: Fraudulent Communications:  It has come to our attention that there are people posing as representatives of Li & Fung. These imposters may offer false opportunities including fake employment offers and other fraudulent opportunities by email or other means of communication. Please beware of such fraudulent communications. If you are in doubt as to the legitimacy of any communications purportedly from Li & Fung, please verify with us by contacting LFHR@lifung.com .

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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.

Job Tags

Remote job, Seasonal work, Local area, Overseas

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