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LF Logistics USA LLC

Knitwear Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Partners with the Sales team to gather market insights and develop elevated seasonal knitwear collections-from concept through delivery-for major retailers. Manages the end-to-end design process ...

Li & Fung Limited

Knitwear Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Partners with the Sales team to gather market insights and develop elevated seasonal knitwear collections-from concept through delivery-for major retailers. Manages the end-to-end design process ...

Solomon Page

Design Director - Knitwear

Manhattan, NY · On-site

This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, trend-driven category with full visibility into the global knitwear landscape, including US, Europe, and Asia. The position plays ...

Tuckernuck

Technical Designer, Sweaters

Washington, DC · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in knitwear construction, stitch techniques, and yarn behavior, thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, and is energized by the challenge of ...

RTP Company

KNITTING TECHNICIAN

MN · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Strong understanding of knitwear construction, yarn types, and garment finishing processes. * Proficiency with knitting machinery such as Stoll , or similar. * Ability to interpret knitwear tech ...

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How much do knitwear jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for knitwear in the United States is $16.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between knitwear and sweater?

Knitwear refers to clothing made by knitting, including a variety of garments such as sweaters, cardigans, and scarves, often produced with different knitting techniques and yarn types. A sweater is a specific type of knitwear typically designed as a pullover or cardigan worn for warmth or fashion. In the knitwear industry, understanding the distinction helps in selecting appropriate materials and patterns for different garments.

What do Americans call knitwear?

In the United States, knitwear is commonly referred to as sweaters, pullovers, or cardigans. These terms describe garments made from knitted fabric, often worn for warmth or fashion. Knitwear designers and manufacturers typically use these terms in product descriptions and job roles related to clothing production.

What is the meaning of knitwear?

Knitwear refers to clothing made from knitted fabrics, such as sweaters, cardigans, and scarves. In a job context, knitwear professionals often work with textile design, pattern creation, and sewing techniques to produce these garments in manufacturing or retail settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Knitwear position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Knitwear role, you need a solid understanding of textile materials, garment construction, and design principles, often supported by a degree in fashion design or related experience in apparel production. Proficiency with specialized knitwear machinery, digital design software like Adobe Illustrator, and pattern-making tools is typically required. Creativity, strong attention to detail, and effective collaboration skills help individuals excel in this position. These skills ensure high-quality, innovative, and functional knitwear products that meet both design and production standards.

What are the common challenges faced in a Knitwear position, and how can I prepare for them?

Knitwear professionals often face the challenge of balancing creative design with the technical limitations of machinery and fabric properties, as well as ensuring consistency and quality at scale. Adapting to evolving fashion trends, managing tight production deadlines, and communicating effectively with other teams such as pattern makers, sample machinists, and production managers are also fundamental aspects of the job. Preparing by building strong technical skills, staying informed on industry innovations, and developing agile problem-solving abilities will help you navigate these challenges successfully. Embracing feedback and learning from sample revisions are key to professional growth in knitwear roles.

What is a Knitwear job?

A Knitwear job involves designing, developing, and producing knitted garments and textiles. Professionals in this field work with yarns, knitting techniques, and machinery to create apparel such as sweaters, scarves, and sportswear. Roles can range from fashion design and technical development to production and quality control. Knitwear specialists often collaborate with manufacturers, suppliers, and designers to ensure the garment meets aesthetic and functional requirements.

What defines knitwear?

Knitwear refers to clothing made from knitted fabrics, typically produced using knitting machines or hand knitting techniques. It includes garments like sweaters, cardigans, and scarves, characterized by their stretch and warmth. Knitwear designers often focus on yarn selection, stitch patterns, and finishing details to create functional and stylish pieces.
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Women's Designer - Cut & Sew, Knitwear

Kith

New York, NY

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description


ABOUT THE ROLE

Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Status: Full-time/100% on-site

Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000/annually

Position Summary:

Kith Women's is looking for a Women's cut & sew and knitwear designer to join their team. This individual must have 3-5 years of experience in apparel design, be knowledgeable of the brand identity and be willing to work on site 5 days a week. Team player, accountable, highly organized and possesses a natural, yet professional ease at working with and relating to the needs of the business in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Create illustrator sketches based on allotted assortment per season

  • Prepare complete tech packs across all product categories, in sketch, construction and upload onto development platform with complete BOMs

  • Responsible for supporting design director in execution of women's product from sketch to tech-pack through development into bulk production

  • Process/correspondence production comments through illustrator, PLM platform and email

  • Attend bi-weekly fittings and taking notes, and following up with production matters, and processing comments per style

  • Routinely update all master files, sketches and organize shared drives

  • Capable of managing weekly design presentation tools across designated product categories

  • Knowledgeable and proficient in email etiquette for internal and external emails to suppliers overseas

  • Highly organized and meets given deadlines

  • Capable of maintaining positive and professional working relationships with cross functional team members and departments

Special Projects/Tasks:

  • Capable of building market research reports, across designated product categories that pertain and are in line with KITH brand identity

  • Knowledgeable and capable of developing artwork logo developments, trim developments and building trim development charts per season

  • Capable of building construction specific pages for development and finishing details for their respective product categories

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience in apparel design, womenswear specific is a plus

  • Cut & sew knits and knitwear product category knowledge and construction knowledge is a must

  • Active product category knowledge and construction in base layer tops, bottoms, 1 pc dressing, and mid layer

  • Experience and proficiency in executing production comments

  • Experience and proficiency in executing tech packs across multiple collections in both development and production on the day to to day

Skills:

  • Extremely organized, detail oriented, and analytical

  • Contributes positively to team dynamic

  • Highly knowledgeable of construction and experienced in the following product categories: cut & sew tops, fleece tops and bottoms.

  • Highly knowledgeable in building knitwear through a clear understanding of gg, tension, ends, etc.

  • Highly knowledgeable of construction and experienced in active: tops, bottoms, and 1 pc dressing

  • Strong computer sketching skills in illustrator

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Must be able to handle multiple priorities

  • Possess a natural, yet professional ease at working with and relating to the needs in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

  • Must be flexible to adapt to these changing business needs or special projects

  • Must be able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality where appropriate

WHO YOU ARE

Professional Characteristics:

  • Self-starter

  • Team player

  • Someone that goes above and beyond

  • Organized

Personal Characteristics:

  • Responsible

  • Curious

  • Accountable

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.

Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg's childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle's at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.

The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering anything other than in-person work, is fraudulent.

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