Senior Knit Designer (Herve Leger)

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Designer

What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world’s most famous and well-loved fashion brands? As a designer for Centric Brands, you’ll use your skills and creativity to create designs based on style plans, sales needs and emerging trends. You will also ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product in a timely manner and at an appropriate price point. This means working not only with our technical design and production teams, but also building collaborative relationships with outside vendors and other external stakeholders. The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless – as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team.

Herve Leger is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Knitwear Designer to join our creative team. This role demands a deep understanding of luxury design, technical knitwear development, and an innovative approach to creating collections that align with the brand's iconic aesthetic. The ideal candidate will be a visionary who pushes boundaries while honoring Herve Leger's rich heritage.

Creative Development

• Lead the design and development of innovative knitwear pieces for seasonal collections, ensuring alignment with the brand's identity and market trends.
• Research and conceptualize knitwear trends, yarns, techniques, and finishes, translating them into cohesive designs.
• Develop mood boards, color palettes, and fabric concepts for knitwear collections.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director, design team, and technical developers to bring concepts to life.
• Oversee the creation of technical packs, ensuring accuracy in patterns, constructions, and details.
• Manage the knitwear design calendar, ensuring timely completion of all development and production deadlines.
• Oversee fittings and pre-production reviews to maintain design integrity.
• Create presentation boards for internal and external leadership meetings.

Technical Execution

• Source yarns and materials, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and mills.
• Oversee the development of stitch techniques, textures, and innovative knit structures.
• Maintain accurate line sheets and manage the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Create seasonal design overview decks to streamline communication.
• Organize and maintain fabric/trim libraries, boards, sample rooms, and archives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Technical Design, Merchandising, and Production teams to troubleshoot challenges while preserving design intent.
• Partner with merchandising teams to ensure marketability and alignment with sales goals.
• Share accurate and timely information across teams for seamless execution.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Manage and mentor junior knitwear designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Present design concepts to leadership, incorporating feedback as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of knitwear design experience, preferably within a luxury fashion brand.
• Exceptional understanding of yarns, fabrications, and knitwear construction techniques.
• Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, PLM, and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience working with global suppliers and manufacturers.
• Proven track record of delivering innovative and high-quality knitwear collections.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

Salary Range: $95,000-125,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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