Design Director, Sweaters

Job 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 construct...