My client is an established supplier to the UK High Street who is going from strength to strength . We are looking for True Knitwear Design experience, and someone who is hands on, innovative and trend led -with an excellent technical knowledge of knit and yarns. Also essentially an understanding /experience and design handwriting of the UK retail market ideally across Ladies, Men’s and Childrens Knitwear. This position is to be based ideally full time in Leicestershire working within a busy design studio and fantastic onsite sample facilities.
Experienced Knitwear Designer – The Role
- Within the team, develop trend and mood boards, including shape, colours, print and yarns.
- Designing trend led ranges across Ladies Fashion Knitwear.
- Sourcing new yarns and trims in-line with trend at the start and throughout the season.
- Presenting trend and ranges to buyers and actioning any design requests.
- Produce detailed tech packs and specs for accurate first-time samples.
- Monitoring range and customer sampling through from start to finish.
- Building strong relationships with clients, developing and growing the accounts.
- Liaise with overseas teams
- Analyse catwalks and competitors, report and spot missed opportunities.
Experienced Knitwear Designer– The Person
- Mid-level to 3 Years + Proven experience working as a knitwear designer
- Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workloads.
- Driven and passionate.
- Confident presenting to clients at all levels.
- Strong commercial awareness and being up to date with current trends.
- Good understanding of garment construction to develop samples and ranges effectively.
- Excellent Attention to detail.
- Strong CAD skills and capable of producing tech packs and specifications that are easy for factories to understand.
- Flexibility to travel
Please send your CV and Portfolio to n.adcock-staniforth@peoplemarketing.co.uk
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