Knits and Lounge Apparel Designer

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a leading retail client renowned for creating beloved apparel that resonates with customers globally. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and quality in the fashion industry. We are seeking a visionary Apparel Designer who will play a pivotal role in shaping our knitwear and lounge collections. You will be at the forefront of translating trends into tangible, wearable designs that delight our customers and significantly impact our brand’s aesthetic and commercial success.

About the Role

As an Apparel Designer specializing in knits and lounge, you will be instrumental in bringing our collections to life. Your creativity and expertise will directly influence the products our customers wear and love, contributing to the brand’s continued success and evolution. You will:

• Design original apparel concepts across knitwear, sweaters, and lounge categories, with a womenswear focus.
• Translate global fashion trends into cohesive seasonal collections that align seamlessly with brand direction and commercial goals.
• Create compelling sketches, mood boards, and presentation materials to effectively communicate your design vision to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate closely with sourcing, materials, and product development teams to ensure design integrity from concept through production.
• Strategically select fabrics, colors, and trims, balancing aesthetic appeal with performance requirements.
• Actively participate in fit sessions, providing expert input to refine garment construction and improve fit.
• Support the entire seasonal line development process, from initial concept generation to final production handover.

Required Skills & Experience

We are looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses a strong understanding of the apparel design lifecycle. To succeed in this role, you will need:

• 3–7+ years of experience in apparel design, with a dedicated focus on knitwear, sweaters, or lounge categories.
• A strong ability to conceptualize and execute original designs, transforming ideas into market-ready products.
• Deep understanding of fashion trends, color theory, and fabric development, with an eye for what resonates with consumers.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally with product development and sourcing teams, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Comprehensive knowledge of garment construction, fit principles, and body blocks.
• A strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design work that demonstrates your creative vision and technical skills.
• A creative mindset, capable of turning trends into wearable, brand-right designs.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a keen eye for fit, fabric, and finish.
• A collaborative spirit, comfortable working effectively across diverse teams.
• The ability to balance innovative design with commercial impact and viability.

Preferred Skills

These qualifications will set you apart:

• Extensive womenswear experience, particularly in sleepwear or loungewear.
• Expertise in sweater design, including knowledge of yarns, stitch techniques, and gauges.
• Experience operating in fast-paced or high-volume retail environments.
• Exposure to global sourcing practices and vendor collaboration.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.