A fantastic new role has opened up with our client, a leading supplier of ladies' knitwear to top retailers across the UK
Due to continued expansion, they are now looking for a talented Ladies Knitwear Designer to join their friendly and growing team.

Based in the vibrant heart of Manchester, this is a brilliant opportunity for a confident and self-motivated designer who is ready to take the lead in a rapidly expanding business. You'll be working at the mid to premium level, involved from initial concept through to customer meetings and presentations

Our client offers the chance to make a real impact in their thriving ladies' knitwear division. You'll need a strong eye for emerging trends and a solid understanding of yarns, construction, and the full design-to-delivery process.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• * Transforming trends into commercially successful knitwear collections
• * Using market insights to guide product development and deliver tailored ranges
• * Creating seasonal in-house collections for a variety of customers
• * Collaborating with product development teams to bring concepts to life
• * Driving innovation by identifying fresh ideas and upcoming trends
• * Producing detailed hand-drawn specs for development
• * Managing overseas supplier communication and development independently
• * Presenting collections and leading customer meetings with professionalism and confidence

Person Specification:

• * Previous experience in ladies knitwear design preferably some supplier experience
• * Proficient in CAD and Adobe Illustrator
• * Excellent trend awareness with a passion for design
• * Confident presentation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with buyers
• * Strong communication skills across all levels
• * In-depth knowledge of yarns, gauges, and garment construction