A Premier Needle Arts Company
North Smithfield, RI / Full Time, Onsite
The Challenge and The Opportunity
As an Assistant Designer, you will design hand-knit and crochet garments and accessories for women, children, and men.
In the first 3 months, you will:
- Become familiar with the Berroco line of products and production schedule.
- Create knit and crochet designs.
- Sketch, swatch, and spec designs.
- Write designer draft of patterns for garment samples.
- Research fashion and craft trends.
- Create content for social media channels and Berroco blog.
In the first 6 months, you will:
- Assist with seasonal launch tasks including staging items on the website, reviewing pattern proofs, and other tasks as assigned.
- Participate in industry and shop events.
- Assist with preparation of garments for photo shoots.
- Assist with providing pattern support to customers.
The Team
You will work with a small, dedicated team of talented designers and marketing professionals who are always striving to better serve our customers. We value communication, flexibility, teamwork, and honest critique.
About us:
For over forty years, Berroco has supplied quality hand knitting yarns and patterns to crafters of all kinds. We are known for our selection of yarns along with our extensive library of knitting and crochet patterns. Now operating on the site of the old Lonsdale Cotton Mill (1904) in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, Berroco continues the family tradition, providing quality textiles by continually adapting to the changing needs of the times.
Our close-knit team carries a passion for their jobs and for the community of local yarn shops (LYS), knitters, and crocheters which we serve. We lead in our industry as a curated supplier of “yarn for all makers”.
Berroco is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a company that represents the craft communities we serve. We welcome employees of all backgrounds and perspectives, and we are committed to providing an inclusive working environment.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- 3–5 years hand knit design/patterning experience
- Experience writing patterns
- Knowledge of sizing and planning for multiple sizes
- Good sketching skills
- Proficiency with Apple computers and/or PCs
- Familiarity with Illustrator and Photoshop
- Crochet design experience (preferred)
- Yarn shop sales and/or teaching experience (preferred)
- Other fiber craft experience such as weaving, macrame, etc. (preferred)
Benefits
We offer a generous benefit package, including:
- Multiple medical and dental plan options after 30 days (with company contributions to the premium costs).
- Healthcare Savings Account with employer contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Vision and other voluntary life and income replacement plans.
- Company-paid Life and Disability benefits.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off benefits.
- Employee discounts at all Premier Needle Arts companies!
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