We are looking for a Knitwear Designer to join a growing team, based in their London office, with fortnightly travel to their Manchester office.
This role will take ownership of knitwear design from concept through to final sampling, working closely with technical, merchandising and production partners to deliver commercially strong, brand-right knitwear collections.
This role is open to menswear, womenswear and childrenswear Knitwear designers from either a retail or supplier.
Main responsibilities will include:
Designing seasonal knitwear ranges aligned to the brand's aesthetic, customer profile and commercial needs
Researching trends, yarns, stitches, techniques, silhouettes and key market competitors to inform design direction
Creating clear design packs including sketches, technical drawings, stitch call-outs, measurements and construction details
Collaborating with technical/design teams to develop knit-downs, swatches and prototypes, ensuring fit, hand-feel and quality meet expectations
Attending fit sessions and product reviews, updating designs and tech packs in response to feedback
Working closely with suppliers/factories to manage sampling, timelines and critical path milestones
Selecting yarns and trims, considering cost, performance, sustainability and availability
Ensuring designs are delivered on time and within target margin, while maintaining brand integrity and product quality
Person specification:
Proven experience as a Knitwear Designer (or strong knitwear focus within a wider womenswear/menswear design role)
Strong knowledge of knit construction, yarn types, gauges, stitches and garment engineering
Confident creating detailed, factory-ready tech packs and communicating clearly with suppliers
Strong understanding of the full product lifecycle: concept, development, sampling, fitting and production
Commercial eye with the ability to balance creativity with customer needs, price architecture and margin targets
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and design tools (and comfortable working with PLM systems where applicable)
Organised and proactive, with excellent time management skills
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