Job Description
We are working with a leading name in the knitwear industry, committed to delivering trend-driven, high-quality designs customers. They are looking for a talented and creative Knitwear Designer to join their team and drive innovative product development.
Based in Manchester you will need to have previous knitwear design experience and a sound understanding of yarns and gauges, creating commercial fashion forward designs.
Main Responsibilities include:
- Conduct trend analysis to identify key seasonal directions for customers.
- Develop mood boards to capture design inspiration and storytelling.
- Interpret and understand customer product development requirements to create relevant designs.
- Oversee product development, ensuring designs align with customer expectations and brand identity.
- Produce detailed sketch sheets for design proposals and production handovers.
- Develop commercially viable knitwear ranges tailored to customer needs.
- Present collections to customers alongside Account Managers, ensuring alignment with brand strategies.
- Conduct competitive shopping (comp shopping) and analysis to maintain a market-leading position.
- Liaise with the production team, providing all necessary product design details upon order confirmation.
Person Specifications:
- Strong understanding of knitwear design, including yarns, stitches, and garment construction.
- Experience in trend forecasting and market research.
- Ability to create and interpret technical sketches and spec sheets.
- Excellent presentation skills and confidence in communicating with customers.
- Knowledge of the production process, from concept to final product.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
If you are passionate about knitwear design and have a keen eye for trends, we'd love to hear from you!
