Designer, Cut & Sew Knits

The role

This person will design knit garments including activewear, athleisure, and performance wear. They will work with cross-functional teams to develop innovative apparel using seamless knitting technologies.

What you will do

• Design knit garments including activewear, athleisure, shapewear, and performance apparel.
• Execute Alo aesthetic and design based on direction from Design Director and SVP of Design.
• Travel to Knit suppliers to work with vendors from concept to production.
• Collaborate with product development teams to align designs with brand vision.
• Create technical sketches and design specifications.
• Analyze emerging trends and integrate them into the design process.
• Conduct fabric research, sourcing, and testing.
• Partner with the technical design team to refine fit, construction, and quality.
• Manage design projects from concept through final production.
• Innovate with new knitting technologies, yarns, and eco-friendly materials.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in knit apparel design, with a strong focus on activewear or performance wear.
• Experience with 3D design software (CLO, Browzwear, or similar).
• Knowledge of yarn properties, fabric behavior, and textile technology.
• Strong sketching, technical drawing, and creative design abilities.
• Excellent project management, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Experience and knowledge in yarns and knitting technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cross functionally and a strong team player.

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Long term incentives
• PTO policy
• Progressive benefits

About the company

Alo focuses on mindful movement. They take consciousness from practice on the mat and put it into practice in life through studio-to-street apparel.