GOOD AMERICAN · 3 hours ago
Senior Designer, Knitwear
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGood American is a fully inclusive fashion brand committed to empowering women of all sizes. The Senior Designer, Knitwear will collaborate with the Creative Director to create trendy and sellable knitwear designs while managing the design process and leading junior designers.
ApparelB2CConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashion
Responsibilities
Research global trends, inspiration, and market insights to infuse newness, innovation, and brand-right modernity into knitwear offering
Present seasonal research, sketches, and design concepts to Design leadership for alignment on creative direction
Manage the end-to-end design process — from initial concept and sketching through development, fittings, and final production handoff
Delegate projects and tasks to Assistant and Associate Designers, providing leadership, mentorship, and constructive feedback to guide their growth
Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, and Production to ensure design intent aligns with business goals, cost targets, and delivery timelines
Collaborate closely with Technical Design and Pattern Making teams to achieve desired fit, construction, and elevated quality standards
Lead seasonal yarn and fabric research and selection, presenting curated options to Design leadership at milestone reviews
Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international yarn and fabric vendors, exploring new techniques, innovations, and sustainable opportunities
Oversee and lead all fittings to ensure proper execution of design vision and technical precision
Maintain deep awareness of competitive landscape, ensuring collections balance trend relevance with brand integrity
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of experience in Fashion Design, with a strong focus on fully fashioned knitwear
BFA in Fashion Design or equivalent
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, and Excel; experience with PLM systems a plus
Strong technical understanding of knitwear, including yarn counts, gauges, stitches, knitting techniques, and finishing details
Established relationships or familiarity with major yarn and fabric mills, particularly Italian and Chinese suppliers
Exceptional design sensibility with a passion for luxury and contemporary markets
Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting concepts to leadership and cross-functional partners
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple deadlines
A collaborative leader with the ability to mentor and motivate junior designers and foster team growth
Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to design challenges and cross-functional problem-solving
Company
GOOD AMERICAN
GOOD AMERICAN is a women's apparel shop that sells jeans.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Emma Grede
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Nicolas Tesoriero
CFO / COO
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