Designer, Sweaters Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of designer, sweaters. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for direction to align seasonal concept with yarn trends and implement stitch techniques and construction that will execute and create the best 1st proto and market sample.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of seasonal silhouette, stitch, and color trends
• Computer proficient in Adobe programs, AI sketching and FlexPLM or comparable program
• Computer knowledge of PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Outlook, Excel, Word, Colour Matters, and Point Carre
• Keen sense of urgency & attention to detail
• Knowledge of PLM, Web PDM, Word, Excel and Illustrator
• Expertise in fit, patterning making and construction
• Strong knowledge and experience in active design
• Excellent creativity and delegation skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the designer, sweaters position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for administrative support from concept to design to final development of woven bottoms.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Manages workflow from initial sketch through final placement of styles
• Manages approval process of all strike offs, patterns trims, and technically correct lab dips
• Manages seasonal product design execution to achieve overall creative and business objectives
• Leverages buyer's knowledge to learn about customers likes and dislikes and identify key styles
• A developed sense of creativity for color, pattern, yarn, silhouettes, and trends
• Organized, flexible & team player
• Knowledge of competitive intelligence for increased awareness of trends & price points
• Flex PLM, Adobe Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop) experience

I would like to submit my application for the designer, sweaters opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for feedback on/approves all lab dips, hand looms and knit downs after Finalization.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of pattern making, draping and garment construction
• CAD/Graphic Skills – proficient in Illustrator/Photoshop/inDesign/Flex PLM
• Strong sensibility for men’s knitwear and luxury PL brand
• Thorough knowledge of silhouette, trends, fit fabrication, color ways, knit construction techniques, yarn stitching and trims
• Strong sense and passion for details that will make the brand and product unique
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office, Micrographix, or compatible program
• Technical knowledge of fabric construction, finishes and techniques
• Designs and develops seasonal categories of product through research, interpret and apply market trends appropriate to the brand

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the designer, sweaters position.

Previously, I was responsible for input to Design on yarn, stitch, gauge & construction challenges and recommend alternatives.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Insures “harmony” with all other categories of merchandise
• Presents brand concepts at all meetings and review styles and assortments with merchants
• Works together with merchants at Concept Meeting on line plans, fabrics, colors and print choices
• Researches & identifies seasonal color palettes, prints, patterns, fabrics, styles & details
• Monitors daily status of line development including production, design, and technical design
• Fully understands garment manufacturing process to insure compliance to all lead times
• Approves all fabrics & yarns for appearance, quality, weight and hand-feel, using formal guidelines and technical knowledge
• Initiates and prepares design specification packages to give to Technical Design

I am excited to be applying for the position of designer, sweaters. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for appropriate materials to designers, developers, account managers, and/or graphic separators for creation of screen prints, embroidery, and trims.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficient in researching and developing graphic tees
• Proficient in computer sketching & artwork
• Experience with design software, specifically Illustrator and InDesign
• Experience working with European and Asian factories
• Able to create tech packs from original samples
• Knowledge of sweater yarn sizes stitches and gauges
• Knowledge of sweater construction
• Knowledge of sweater design & knit construction and fit & garment making