Ladies Knitwear Designer

Our client represents leading European and Chinese yarn mills and manages global production for brands of varying sizes. The company supports both large and small quantity orders, giving team members exposure to diverse project scales and client needs. The main office and showroom are located near Loughborough, providing a collaborative environment for design, product development and client meetings. Team members work closely with international partners and customers in a dynamic, growth-orientated setting.

Ladies Knitwear Designer  - The Role:

• The designer will create designs and develop collections aligned with brand requirements, and translate client briefs into commercially viable products.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing design concepts, technical specifications, and presentation materials, collaborating with sales and production teams, and ensuring designs are suitable for global sourcing and manufacturing processes.
• The role involves trend and market research, colour and material development, and regular updates to the showroom with new samples and design boards.
• The designer will also liaise with mills and suppliers to review samples, adjust designs for production feasibility, and support timely delivery of client projects.
• Working closely with product development teams
• Liaising with factories and suppliers throughout sampling process, chasing samples and ensuring samples are received on time

Ladies Knitwear Designer - The Candidate:

• Strong skills in knitwear design with a min 4 years experience.
• Ladies product focus and a keen eye for colour.
• Proficiency with relevant design software. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Use of Ai is required. Experince in using ApexFiz is benifcial.
• Experience interpreting client briefs, developing mood boards, and creating commercially focused collections.
• Understanding of textile production processes, materials, color matching, and design adaptation for manufacturing.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with sales, production, and suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Ladies Knitwear Designer - The Package:

• Competitive
• Excellent holidays

Please note, this role is for permanent UK-based applicants only

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