Associate Designer, Runway Sweaters

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today! Life @ToryBurch is Special Because: When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days. This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because: The Associate Designer, Runway Sweaters supports the Ready‑to‑Wear (RTW) sweater design team in the development of runway knitwear from initial concept through final product. The ideal candidate is creative, detail‑oriented, has technical knowledge of knitwear, and understands how to translate trend into brand‑right design. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow within a fast‑paced, collaborative design environment. A Day in the Life: Support the creation of seasonal design boards; update regularly as development evolves Update sketches and presentation boards throughout the design and development process Collect, track, and organize all style information to ensure accuracy and accessibility Assist in building and maintaining tech packs with clear construction details Execute CADs, seasonal decks, and colorways using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Take detailed notes in design, sketch, and fit meetings and accurately record style updates Prepare samples, prototypes, and swatches for design reviews and cross‑functional meetings Conduct trend and market research; maintain inspiration archives, including vintage and knit references Manage seasonal line sheets, digital files, and PLM data entry Partner with cross‑functional teams (Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design) as needed to ensure timely delivery of information and samples Assist with sample tracking and follow up on development needs with internal teams   Qualifications: AA or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, or related field 2+ years of design experience in luxury RTW, contemporary, or knitwear High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Strong hand sketching and digital sketching skills, especially for knitwear Understanding of knit structures, yarn qualities, and basic garment construction (nice to have: experience with stitch development or point‑of‑measure knowledge) Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and a