Job Description
A fabulous opportunity has arisen for a commercial Knitwear Designer to join this leading knitwear supplier to a variety of high street retailers and supermarkets across womenswear. You will be working alongside an established team and reporting into the Head of Design.
They are looking for a team player with trend led handwriting and a passion for knitwear product. Previous experience in a similar role as well as strong CAD skills is required for this role.
Based in vibrant Central Manchester offices, with a lovely team!
Main responsibilities will include:
- Identify the latest must-have seasonal trends across womenswear knitwear to help design commercial fashion forward knitwear.
- Research fashion trends, producing trend boards, catwalks, and sketches.
- Solid understanding of knitwear garment construction and technicalities.
- Produce detailed CADS & tech packs and liaise with suppliers & factories confidently.
- Ability to translate initial ideas & concepts into commercial designs.
- Attend customer meetings and work to set briefs.
- Manage Sampling and development of critical path.
Person specification:
- 2 years minimum commercial knitwear design experience with a retailer or supplier.
- Excellent CAD and Illustrator skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment & have a pro-active approach.
- Technical and solid understanding of yarns and garment construction.
- Knowledge of working with factories in the Far East
- Strong organisation skills, and able to work to deadlines.
