Junior / Assistant Knitwear Designer
Location: North West
Salary: Up to £28k
Junior / Assistant Knitwear Designer
Position: Junior / Assistant Knitwear Designer
Location: North West
Salary: Up to £28k
Job Reference No: D001
Recruiting Consultant: Dani
Consultant Tel: 0161 511 0655
Email: dani@dwrecruitment.co.uk
Details
Junior / Assistant Knitwear Designer
We’re partnering with a highly successful, design-led retailer to recruit a Junior / Assistant Knitwear Designer for an exciting opportunity within a fast-paced and collaborative design team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic designer looking to develop their career within a successful knitwear team. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for trends, a passion for fashion and an interest in developing commercially focused knitwear collections.
Role Overview
Working closely with the wider design team, you will support the development of seasonal knitwear collections, contributing creative ideas and assisting with the design and product development process from initial research through to production.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting seasonal trend research, identifying key colours, yarns, stitches, silhouettes and emerging trends.
- Assisting with the development of creative and commercially focused knitwear concepts.
- Conducting market and competitor research to identify new ideas and opportunities.
- Producing CADs, design sketches and technical packs.
- Supporting the product development process, liaising with suppliers and following styles through sampling and amendments.
- Working closely with the design, buying, product development and technical teams to ensure collections are delivered on time.
- Keeping up to date with current fashion trends, fabrics, yarns and knitwear techniques.
- Assisting with general design administration and ensuring the smooth running of the department.
About You
- Previous experience within a fashion design role, ideally with exposure to knitwear.
- A relevant degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design or a similar discipline.
- A strong creative eye and genuine passion for fashion and knitwear.
- An understanding of yarns, stitch structures, gauges and garment construction.
- Some experience producing CADs and technical packs.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and confidence working collaboratively within a team.
- Commercially aware with an interest in developing trend-led, customer-focused products.