Senior Knitwear Designer | Womenswear
A leading fashion supplier is looking for an experienced Senior Knitwear Designer to lead the development of trend-led womenswear knitwear collections for major UK high street retailers.
Working closely with UK and South Asia-based teams, you will drive seasonal product development from concept to approval, combining creative vision with strong technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead seasonal knitwear collections from concept through to approval.
* Translate trends, yarn innovation, and market research into commercial product.
* Work closely with overseas factories to ensure quality, cost, and production feasibility.
* Create technical packs, oversee fittings, and manage product development.
* Present collections to customers and senior stakeholders.
* Mentor junior designers and build strong supplier relationships.
About You:
* 4+ years knitwear design experience, ideally within a supplier or retail environment.
* Strong commercial womenswear knitwear portfolio.
* Excellent technical knowledge of yarns, stitches, gauges, and garment construction.
* Experience working with overseas factories.
* Confident communicator with strong presentation and leadership skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced business and play a key role in delivering commercially successful knitwear collections for leading retail customers.