Job Description
A fabulous opportunity has arisen for a Junior to Mid Level Knitwear Designer to join a thriving fashion business.
They are looking for a team player, someone who is hungry to progress in their knitwear career with flair and a passion for knitwear product. Working alongside a Senior Knitwear Designer this is an opportunity to learn and grow and assist on a high volume client. True Knitwear design experience and solid technical understanding required for this role.
Based in vibrant London offices with hybrid working.
Main Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting and working with the Senior Knitwear Designer to design commercial, fashion-led knitwear.
- Be up to date and research the latest fashion trends, produce trend boards, create seasonal trend/directional reports.
- Establish an innovative range.
- Ability to translate initial ideas & concepts into commercial designs.
- Travel for shopping trips - collating imagery/ garments to present new inspirations and trend to the design team.
- Liaise with overseas factories on a daily basis.
- Attend customer meetings and work to set briefs.
- Manage Sampling and Development of Critical Path.
Person Specifications:
- Minimum 3 years' experience working across knitwear for a fashion brand or supplier.
- Must have a strong commercial eye, and an ability to interpret trends.
- Excellent CAD and Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop skills.
- Strong organisation skills, and able to work to deadlines.
- Highly technical and solid understanding of yarns and garment construction.