Senior Designer, Knitwear
Company: Good American
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Good American is the first fully
inclusive fashion brand that celebrates all dimensions of female
power. Offering quality, style, and substance in every size —
00-32, we are committed to challenging industry norms by empowering
all women to feel sexy and confident no matter their size or shape.
The brand was launched in October 2016, by Emma Grede and Khloé
Kardashian, to empower all women to celebrate their bodies with
confidence by offering high-quality designs in all sizes. What
started as the largest denim launch in history, has evolved into an
iconic and inclusive fashion line of denim, ready-to-wear, swim,
and accessories. Reporting to the Creative Director of Womenswear,
the Senior Designer, Knitwear will collaborate and partner with the
Creative Director of Womenswear to create a line that is on trend,
sellable and has the brand integrity within our Knitwear category.
Responsibilities: Research global trends, inspiration, and market
insights to infuse newness, innovation, and brand-right modernity
into knitwear offering. Present seasonal research, sketches, and
design concepts to Design leadership for alignment on creative
direction. Manage the end-to-end design process — from initial
concept and sketching through development, fittings, and final
production handoff. Delegate projects and tasks to Assistant and
Associate Designers, providing leadership, mentorship, and
constructive feedback to guide their growth. Partner
cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, and
Production to ensure design intent aligns with business goals, cost
targets, and delivery timelines. Collaborate closely with Technical
Design and Pattern Making teams to achieve desired fit,
construction, and elevated quality standards. Lead seasonal yarn
and fabric research and selection, presenting curated options to
Design leadership at milestone reviews. Build and maintain strong
relationships with domestic and international yarn and fabric
vendors, exploring new techniques, innovations, and sustainable
opportunities. Oversee and lead all fittings to ensure proper
execution of design vision and technical precision. Maintain deep
awareness of competitive landscape, ensuring collections balance
trend relevance with brand integrity. Skills & Qualifications: 5–7
years of experience in Fashion Design, with a strong focus on fully
fashioned knitwear. BFA in Fashion Design or equivalent. Advanced
proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, and Excel ;
experience with PLM systems a plus. Strong technical understanding
of knitwear, including yarn counts, gauges, stitches, knitting
techniques, and finishing details . Established relationships or
familiarity with major yarn and fabric mills , particularly Italian
and Chinese suppliers. Exceptional design sensibility with a
passion for luxury and contemporary markets. Excellent written,
visual, and verbal communication skills ; comfortable presenting
concepts to leadership and cross-functional partners. Highly
organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced
environment managing multiple deadlines. A collaborative leader
with the ability to mentor and motivate junior designers and foster
team growth. Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented
approach to design challenges and cross-functional problem-solving.
Please note that this role requires to be onsite four days a week.
At Good American, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace
drives innovation and success. We are committed to creating an
environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered
to contribute their unique perspectives. We welcome applicants from
all backgrounds and encourage individuals of all races, gender
identities, ages, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and
veteran statuses to apply. WE ARE B CORP CERTIFIED! As our business
has grown, so has our responsibility to our community, our planet,
and our operations. Being B Corp certified means we will continue
to prioritize people and the planet alongside profit.
Keywords: Good American, Compton , Senior Designer, Knitwear, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Los Angeles, California