Senior Knitwear designer

Our client is a leading ladieswear supplier, supplying to the UK's key High Street retailers. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a full time Senior Knitwear Designer to join their busy design team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced knitwear designer with a strong commercial eye and a passion for creating fashion-led, bestselling ranges. The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with buyers.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing knitwear ranges based on briefs for a number of key clients.
• Researching the latest fashion trends, producing trend boards and creating seasonal trend and directional reports, presenting these back to buyers.
• Working with buyers to produce bestselling styles.
• Liaising with overseas factories on a daily basis.
• Supporting the design team and being a key member of the team in creating commercial, fashion-led knitwear.

Person Specification

• Previous experience at mid to senior design level in a knitwear design role.
• Previous supplier experience.
• Proficient in CAD and Illustrator.
• Confident presenting to buyers.
• Strong commercial eye, with the ability to interpret trends.
• Proactive, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.