Senior Designer - Knitwear

THE ROLE: The Senior Designer - Knitwear plays a key role in the creative development and execution of fully fashioned knitwear and cut & sew across men’s and women’s runway and main collections. The role is primarily focused on fully fashioned knitwear design and includes support in cut & sew through research and design innovation. Reporting to the Director of Knitwear, this role works closely with the Design team, Product Development, and external manufacturing partners to translate creative concepts into innovative knitwear, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship, technical execution, and brand consistency.

Primary Responsibilities: Fully Fashioned Knitwear Design & Development Lead the design of fully fashioned knitwear for men’s and women’s runway and main collections, from concept through final sample, in close collaboration with the Director and design teamResearch and develop silhouettes, yarns, gauges, stitch structures, shaping and finishing through sketches, hands-on trials in house, including on domestic knitting machines, and swatch development with mills Create sketches, CADs and tech packs, and lead proto and pre-production tech fittings and sample approvals Review lab dips and yarn submissions to ensure alignment with collection intent Cut & Sew Design & Development Support the design of cut & sew for men’s and women’s main collection, from research and concept through final sample, in close collaboration with the Director and design teamResearch and develop silhouettes, construction techniques and design details through sketches, draping and mock-ups Create sketches, CADs and tech packs, and provide support in proto and pre-production tech fittings and sample approvals Leadership & Mentorship Partner with the Director of Knitwear on seasonal priorities and development timelines, while mentoring junior team members and providing technical guidance in fully fashioned and cut & sew Collaborate closely with Product Development, mills, and factories to ensure design integrity, technical feasibility, and timely executionTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE6-7 years of design experience in luxury or designer ready-to-wear, men’s and women’s; runway experience a plus Expert knowledge of fully fashioned knitwear: yarns, gauges, stitches, machine capabilities, shaping, linking and finishing Strong understanding of cut & sew bodies, construction and details Proven experience developing product directly with knit mills and factories Strong research skills in 2D and 3D, with excellent hand sketching and design communication skills Experience mentoring junior designers Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Knitwear Design, or equivalent experience Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office; Italian a plus Collaborative and generous with knowledge, helping build an open, supportive team Highly organized and detail-oriented, with clear communication Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Curious and innovative, with an elevated design sensibilityWHAT WE OFFER YOUCompetitive compensation. Salary Range is $100,000 - $120,000 + target bonus. Please note that compensation will be offered based on relevant skills and experience Comprehensive benefits package Thom Browne Classic Uniform 401(k) company match Diverse and inclusive working environment