Job Description
We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a talented Knitwear Designer to elevate their career with a highly successful and well-established fashion company.
Based in Manchester, this role involves designing knitwear for some of the most prominent retailers across the UK, Europe, and the USA. As an industry leader with a strong reputation, our client offers the chance to play a key role in their thriving ladies' knitwear division.
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for emerging trends and a solid technical understanding of yarns and garment construction.
This position also offers hybrid working, with four days in the office and one day working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translating trends into commercially viable knitwear designs.
- Gathering and utilising internal and external insights to drive knitwear product and range development tailored to customers.
- Developing seasonal in-house collections for the customer base.
- Overseeing product development with PD teams to ensure concepts are brought to life.
- Continuously innovating by identifying newness and emerging trends.
- Creating detailed hand-drawn specs for product development.
- Managing product development with overseas suppliers independently.
- Presenting collections to clients and conducting customer meetings with confidence.
Person Specification:
- Previous experience designing ladies' knitwear.
- Proficiency in CAD and Adobe Illustrator.
- Strong trend awareness and a keen eye for design influences.
- Excellent presentation skills and the ability to build strong relationships with Buyers.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels.
- A team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Solid yarn and construction knowledge.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
