Men's Knitwear Designer

TITLE : Men's Knitwear Designer

LOCATION : Armonk, NY

EMPLOYMENT STATUS : Full-Time

REPORTS TO : Design Director

About Holderness & Bourne

Holderness & Bourne is a fast-growing premium men's golf apparel brand recognized for its timeless design, elevated quality, and modern take on classic style. We are committed to crafting apparel that blends performance, sophistication, and comfort—meeting the needs of discerning customers both on and off the course. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and dedicated to excellence across all aspects of design and development.

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Men's Knitwear Designer to join our design team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and creative professional with experience in men's knitwear—experience with fully fashioned sweaters is a plus—and a strong understanding of the premium golf and lifestyle market. In this role, you will play a key part in the seasonal development process, from concept through production, ensuring that every product reflects the Holderness & Bourne aesthetic and standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market and trend research with a focus on golf relevant and premium style driven knitwear.
• Create seasonal concepts, sketches, and presentation boards that align with brand identity and merchandising strategy.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Design, Sourcing, and Production teams to develop and maintain detailed tech packs, including sketches, construction notes, and fabric / trim details.
• Communicate daily with overseas factories on color, fabric, trim, and sample for development and production to ensure accuracy and timely approvals.
• Maintain an organized design room archive of fabric swatches, trims, and reference materials, and ensure all corresponding line sheets are accurately updated.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Production, Technical Design, and Marketing to ensure cohesive execution from concept to final product.
• Adhere to seasonal design calendars and development milestones.
• Support additional projects and initiatives as needed to advance the design team's objectives.

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range : $85,000 – $105,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications).

o Performance-based bonus potential

o 401(k) with employer match

o Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

o Generous product discount and additional perks

Location & Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based at our headquarters :

12 Labriola Court, Armonk, NY