Hybrid Design Apprentice – Knitwear, Sew

at Tapestry

• Job title: Design Apprentice – Knitwear, Sew
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: $26 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Yarn
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Design Apprentice for Knitwear at Tapestry, collaborating with designers to create fashion-driven knit concepts. Engage in all aspects of the design process in a creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Director, Design – Knitwear to initiate concepts each season that are fashion driven, reflective of the creative vision and brand aesthetic.
• Collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.
• Partner with Senior Director to create and refine knit designs from concept to show sample across Women’s’ and Men’s Retail and Outlet Channels.
• Collaborate with design team on research boards and color palette.
• Generate seasonal research; both visual and vintage.
• Research seasonal yarns and work with knitwear vendors on all fabric development.
• Partner with merchandising to research market trends and understand business needs.
• Responsible for timeline adherence; ensure all Design Cards are completed accurately and delivered to Development on time; ensure all samples are available for product presentation and finalization.
• Responsible for upholding design integrity, high quality execution, and timeliness throughout the entire development process from concept through commercialization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Concept, Print, and Product Development on regular basis; participate in meetings with cross-functional category partners.

Requirements

• Must possess a strong fashion sense and have the ability to interpret trends
• Must have knowledge in knitwear design and yarn technology
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group at all levels
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up
• Must be flexible and adapt easily to change
• Passion for RTW and a thirst for knowledge
• 1+ years related work/internship experience in design; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Excellent hand sketching skills; ability to create both freeform garment renderings and renderings on figure drawings
• Ability to CAD technical drawings and strength in image manipulation
• Experience developing product directly with factories; understanding of knitwear development from concept through commercialization
• Understanding of materials, and garment construction & performance
• Understanding of garment fit & and ability to independently conduct fittings on a model
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office
• ALL APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A PORTFOLOIO (AS EITHER A PDF OR WEBSITE)

Benefits

• product discounts
• sample sales
• apprentice educational & social events.