NYC Alliance

Designs, manufactures, and distributes women's apparel

Design Director - Sweaters

Industrial DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$175k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field is required.
At least 8 years of design experience, with a strong focus on sweaters or knitwear, is required.
Proven experience leading and developing design teams is required.
Strong expertise in knit construction, yarn development, and sweater engineering is required.
Ability to translate brand vision into commercially successful knitwear collections is required.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office is required.
A strong understanding of garment fit, construction, and manufacturing processes specific to knitwear is required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is required.

Responsibilities

Establish and drive the creative vision and seasonal direction for the Women's Sweaters category.
Design and develop trend-driven knitwear, focusing on yarn development, stitch innovation, and silhouette evolution.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers, promoting creativity, collaboration, and high-quality execution.
Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to deliver cohesive assortments that meet brand and business goals.
Research and interpret market trends, yarn technologies, and knit techniques to inform design direction.
Oversee the creation of detailed tech packs, including knit specifications, gauge, stitch construction, and yarn details.
Participate in fittings and provide guidance on fit, proportion, and knit construction to ensure optimal garment performance.
Collaborate with mills and vendors to develop exclusive yarns and innovative knit structures.
Manage timelines and workflow to support on-time development and production.

Design Director, Sweaters

NYC Alliance Company LLC · New York, United States · — · Posted 2026-04-16

Workplace: on_site

Department: NYC Alliance

Description

NYC Alliance Company LLC is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Design Director to lead the Women’s Sweaters category across the discount channel business. This role will oversee the creative development of knitwear collections, driving innovation in yarns, stitches, and silhouettes while ensuring alignment with brand identity and customer needs. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knit expertise with a sharp fashion perspective and a deep understanding of the contemporary market.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and drive the creative vision and seasonal direction for the Women’s Sweaters category

• Design and develop trend-driven knitwear, with a focus on yarn development, stitch innovation, and silhouette evolution

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers, promoting creativity, collaboration, and high-quality execution

• Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to deliver cohesive assortments that meet brand and business goals

• Research and interpret market trends, yarn technologies, and knit techniques to inform design direction

• Oversee the creation of detailed tech packs, including knit specifications, gauge, stitch construction, and yarn details

• Participate in fittings, providing guidance on fit, proportion, and knit construction to ensure optimal garment performance

• Collaborate closely with mills and vendors to develop exclusive yarns and innovative knit structures

• Manage timelines and workflow to support on-time development and production

Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

• 8+ years of design experience, with a strong focus on sweaters/knitwear

• Proven experience leading and developing design teams

• Strong expertise in knit construction, yarn development, and sweater engineering

• Ability to translate brand vision into commercially successful knitwear collections

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office

• Excellent understanding of garment fit, construction, and manufacturing processes specific to knitwear

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
Retirement Savings Plan Match
Summer Fridays
Discounts and More!
Annual Salary $175,000
The offered salary for this position will vary based on role requirements determined by NYC Alliance, skill set and years of experience.

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About the Company

NYC Alliance

Designs, manufactures, and distributes women's apparel

NYC Alliance is a privately owned women's apparel company that designs and produces a wide range of clothing across sweaters, knits, wovens, and activewear for Missy, Petite, Plus, Girls, and Juniors. It operates with seven in-house design teams and a vertical, end-to-end supply chain that handles sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution, enabling the company to produce over 40 million units annually. Its product strategy centers on original designs, quality, and value, with agile, cross-functional teams that diversify its portfolio seasonally to meet a woman's lifestyle and market demand. Compared with competitors, NYC Alliance sets itself apart through its scale, in-house design capability, vertical manufacturing, and a strong emphasis on trend-right, high-quality, and affordable products. The company aims to deliver loyal customers a consistent, high-quality fashion experience while maintaining flexibility and speed in its supply chain to adapt to market changes.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 2008

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