Senior Designer - Knitwear

ABOUT US Thom Browne is widely recognized for challenging and modernizing today’s uniform: the suit. By questioning traditional proportions, Browne’s designs consistently convey a true American sensibility rooted in quality craftsmanship and precise tailoring.

We pride ourselves on our core values of respect and collaboration, challenging ourselves to express creativity and continuously innovate. We attract ambitious individuals who operate in unique ways while upholding exceptional craftsmanship and excellence.

THE ROLE The Senior Designer - Knitwear plays a key role in the creative development and execution of fully fashioned knitwear and cut & sew across men’s and women’s runway and main collections. The role is primarily focused on fully fashioned knitwear design and includes support in cut & sew through research and design innovation.

Reporting to the Director of Knitwear, this role works closely with the Design team, Product Development, and external manufacturing partners to translate creative concepts into innovative knitwear, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship, technical execution, and brand consistency.

Primary Responsibilities:Fully Fashioned Knitwear Design & Development

Lead the design of fully fashioned knitwear for men’s and women’s runway and main collections, from concept through final sample, in close collaboration with the Director and design team

Research and develop silhouettes, yarns, gauges, stitch structures, shaping and finishing through sketches, hands-on trials in house, including on domestic knitting machines, and swatch development with mills

Create sketches, CA Ds and tech packs, and lead proto and pre-production tech fittings and sample approvals

Review lab dips and yarn submissions to ensure alignment with collection intent

Cut & Sew Design & Development

Support the design of cut & sew for men’s and women’s main collection, from research and concept through final sample, in close collaboration with the Director and design team

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