- Location
- New York City New York USA
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $55–65/hour
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
About Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera, a distinguished name in the fashion and beauty industry, is renowned for its timeless elegance and sophisticated style. As part of the global luxury conglomerate Puig, Carolina Herrera offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment where creativity and innovation are at the forefront.
Carolina Herrera is seeking a temporary Knitwear Technical Designer to support its Global Production and Operations and Global Merchandising and Product Development teams. The role oversees fit and measurement development for knitwear prototypes, show samples and production, leads production fittings, and establishes grading and construction standards. The estimated rate is USD 55–65 per hour.
Role & Responsibilities
- Establish and achieve garment fit for show samples and production while maintaining the design aesthetic throughout the product life cycle.
- Partner with Design to create measurement pages for initial prototypes for sweaters, knitwear, and cut-and-sew styles, including new styles and new versions of existing styles.
- Collaborate with Design on special styles involving unusual points of measure, style lines mapped on the dress form, or draping that must be translated into points of measure.
- Prepare and/or launch paperwork and technical packs for carry-over styles.
- Partner with Design to track prototype-ready dates.
- Measure prototypes on arrival, conduct fittings with Design, and relay fit comments to factories.
- Return pinned prototypes to vendors with fit comments and request second prototypes when required.
- Maintain detailed records of prototype measurement tables.
- Measure all show samples before they are tried on.
- Review show samples and production models with Design and/or Production as needed to prepare for PPS launch.
- Create size-small measurements and launch PPS with all vendors.
- Establish CH grade rules with all knitwear factories.
- Lead knitwear production fittings and communicate production fit comments.
- Establish final production fit and grading for each style, and develop brand construction standards for the knitwear category starting in the development phase.
Qualifications
- Fashion design degree required.
- 7 years of relevant luxury industry experience in sweaters and knitwear.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Photoshop.
Skills
Experience
7 years of relevant luxury industry experience in sweaters and knitwear.
Education
Fashion design degree required.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York City, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 55 to USD 65 per hour.
Culture
Carolina Herrera fosters a culture of elegance and innovation, encouraging employees to express their creativity while upholding the brand's prestigious reputation. The work environment is collaborative, with a focus on personal and professional growth.
About Cerulean
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