Tory Burch Sweater Designer

About Tory Burch

Founded in New York in 2004, Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand distinguished by its expressive use of color, signature prints and modern interpretation of classic style. Its collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories, reaching an international clientele through a global retail and digital presence. As an employer, the company offers opportunities across design, merchandising, retail, technology and corporate functions, combining creative ambition with commercial expertise. Employees contribute to a founder-led business whose identity connects personal style with purpose. Women’s empowerment remains central to this identity, notably through the Tory Burch Foundation’s support for women entrepreneurs.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design and develop Pre-Collection sweater categories from initial concept through salesman sample (SMS).
• Research seasonal trends, silhouettes, colors, yarns, stitches, and construction techniques to develop commercially relevant knitwear concepts.
• Select yarns in collaboration with the Yarn Sourcing Manager, balancing design intent, quality, and cost.
• Develop knit swatches and stitch explorations relevant to the season.
• Create presentation boards and CAD decks for Design Leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Product Development to build and maintain accurate product information in the PLM system throughout development.
• Collaborate with Technical Design throughout the product lifecycle to ensure fit, construction, and garment engineering meet design intent.
• Review prototypes, fittings, lab dips, and yarn approvals, providing detailed feedback to vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Drive product creation from concept through salesman sample (SMS) and final production readiness.
• Manage and mentor the Design Assistant by delegating work, reviewing deliverables, and approving timesheets.
• Support a collaborative team environment by partnering with cross-functional teams to solve design and development challenges.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the Advanced Contemporary or Designer market.
• Preferably, experience managing a Design Assistant.
• Strong understanding of sweater design, yarn development, stitch structures, garment construction, and seasonal concept development.
• Experience working with PLM systems and cross-functional partners throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Italian and Asian yarn mills and yarn properties.
• Strong communication skills to foster factory partnerships.
• Strong sketching skills and strong Photoshop/Procreate CAD skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of stitch construction, machine capabilities, and finishing details.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years in the Advanced Contemporary or Designer market; experience managing a Design Assistant preferred.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 95,000 to USD 125,000 per annum.

Benefits

Employee discount, access to exclusive sample sales, free on-demand executive coaching, paid volunteer days, and benefits supporting health, financial security, and wellness.

Culture

Tory Burch’s workplace culture reflects the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit and optimistic outlook, bringing together creative expression, commercial ambition and a collaborative approach to building a global fashion business. Its commitment to women’s empowerment gives the company a distinctive sense of purpose, connecting its identity as an employer with its broader mission to support women’s ambitions.

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