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Design Assistant - Knitwear
Job description
Our client is an industry leading fashion supplier delivering to some of the UK's key High Street retailers and due to continued success, they are looking to recruit a Design Assistant across Knitwear. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with some previous placement / industry experience, with good technical knowledge and trained in Shima Software.
This role will be working with a lovely team of established Designers based in vibrant Manchester offices with hybrid working and flexible hours.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Regular comparative shop reports, trend research, mood boards and inspiration across knitwear.
- Researching key trends & colours, helping to create colour palettes & trend books.
- Using Shima daily to help design team fulfil the customers' requirements.
- Creating detailed clear CADs & tech packs to send to overseas factories.
- Keeping on track of all samples.
- Preparing showroom for customer meetings.
Person Specification:
- Design degree specialising in knitwear.
- Has experience using Adobe Illustrator and Shima (Shima 3D preferred).
- Basic understanding of yarns and gauges.
- Enthusiastic and keen to learn with excellent communication skills.
- Must be organised and able to prioritise efficiently.
- Friendly, positive team player who is eager to progress within the fashion industry.
