Hand Knitting & Crochet Pattern Designer

🔥 20 hours ago

🏈 Ohio, Rhode Island, +2 more states – Remote

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💵 $55k - $65k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

✍️ Designer

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Local Crafts

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51 - 200 employees

🛒 Retail

🏭 Manufacturing

🛍️ eCommerce

Retail • Manufacturing • eCommerce

Local Crafts is a U. S. -based maker and seller of craft supplies (formerly Premiere Needle Arts). The company says it’s a team of 200+ across the U. S. that designs and makes most of what it sells—knitting needles, yarns, printed fabric, and thread—testing items in-house and engaging with a community of makers. Local Crafts emphasizes handmade crafting, community collaboration, and products designed for consumers who knit, sew, and craft.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the design team to create design ideas and thematic inspiration for seasonal collections and free patterns • Support the Design Manager in executing seasonal design collections • Write knitting and crochet patterns • Participate in tech editing and proofing processes • Communicate with sample makers • Assist with seasonal photography by providing creative direction ideas and feedback • Create shot lists and prepare garments for photo shoots • Research industry trends and provide recommendations to the Design Manager • Proof seasonal consumer launch pages on Berroco.com and Ravelry.com • Create social media content, including blog posts and how-to videos • Provide social media promotion ideas to the marketing team • Design pieces for editorials and top Berroco retailers as needed • Assist with product development and selection through sample swatching and feedback • Proofread copy for email marketing, sales materials, and other materials • Host make-alongs for seasonal promotion as needed • Attend industry events and trade shows as needed • Maintain and update yarn labels • Manage and answer pattern support questions

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, or related field • 2+ years of experience in knit and crochet design, ideally within a yarn company • Strong portfolio showcasing original knitwear designs across various gauges and techniques • In-depth knowledge of yarns, knit structures, and garment construction • Strong technical expertise in knitting and crochet, including pattern grading, charting, and editing • Proficiency in creating mood boards, color stories, and project briefs • Understanding of yarn construction, weights, fiber types, and appropriate applications for knit and crochet • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and pattern formatting/charting tools • Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive approach to design leadership • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with attention to detail • Passion for inclusive sizing, accessibility, and creative education

🏖️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses • Multiple medical, dental and vision plan options after 30 days, with company contributions to premium costs • Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts • Company-paid Life, Short and Long-Term Disability, and worldwide travel assistance benefits • Voluntary life and income replacement plans • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match • Generous paid time off and holiday pay policies • Employee discounts at all Local Crafts companies