Free People Senior Designer - Knitwear

Free People is seeking a Senior Knitwear Designer! The Free People Senior Knitwear Designer’s primary responsibility is to lead the development process of design projects supporting the Free People Collection Sweaters category.

The Designer actively participates in designing seasonal collections, from initial concept research to knit stitch and pattern newness as well as execution on designs and presentations. Also, key in the role is to support the team to ensure that designs and resulting product are cohesive and on-trend for the Free People customer.

The Free People Collection Sweaters category touches several aesthetics across our Femme, Craft, Sensual and Modern customer. A successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the sweater category across yarns and knitwear construction and designs.

They would have a strong vision for pushing fashion within new shapes, details as well as creating new patterns and techniques. The Free People Designer is passionate about knitting, fashion and trends and is all about pushing newness and product elevation to constantly bring unique designs ideas.

This role require relocation to Philadelphia and the ability to work on site at our world class headquarters 3-5 days per week. Role Responsibilities The Senior Designer will work closely with the Senior Director on the design creation, development, and execution of own brand product across Free People Collection Sweaters with a strong focus on bringing in newness in shapes and strong fashion point of view.

Be able to recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends and understand how they relate to the Free People customer. As a Senior Designer, you will play a key role in collaborating, brainstorming, and presenting monthly trend direction for your category alongside the Design Director.

Support seasonal development calendar for both Retail & Wholesale deliveries. Identify global emerging trends in concept/stitch/pattern and yarn. C reate and execute new layo