Knitwear Designer

Knitwear Designer

Position: Knitwear Designer

Location: North West

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Job Reference No: D021

Recruiting Consultant: Dani

Consultant Tel:  0161 511 0655

Email:  dani@dwrecruitment.co.uk

Details

Knitwear Designer Overview

Our client is looking for a creative, commercially minded, and experienced Knitwear Designer to join their design team.

Knitwear Designer Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal knitwear collections across ladieswear and menswear, ensuring designs are both trend-led and commercially relevant.
• Research and interpret current fashion trends, colours, yarns, fabrics, stitch techniques and emerging knitwear trends.
• Develop creative concepts, mood boards, colour palettes and design presentations for seasonal collections.
• Produce detailed design sketches, CADs and technical drawings using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Create and maintain accurate technical packs, specifications, and garment details.
• Source and select appropriate yarns, fabrics, colours, trims and stitch techniques to support collection development.
• Liaise directly with suppliers and factories regarding sampling, product development, design amendments and production requirements.
• Review and approve samples, providing detailed feedback on fit, quality, construction, yarns and finishing.
• Manage multiple styles and development deadlines, ensuring collections progress through the critical path on time.
• Work closely with the wider design, buying and product development teams to ensure collections meet commercial requirements and customer expectations.

Knitwear Designer Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working within a Knitwear Designer role, ideally within a fashion retail, brand, or supplier environment.
• Strong knowledge of knitwear fabrics, yarns, stitch techniques, garment construction and manufacturing processes.
• A strong understanding of current fashion trends and the ability to translate these into commercially successful designs.
• Confident using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with experience producing CADs and technical specifications.
• Experience liaising with suppliers and factories, managing samples, and resolving product development queries.
• Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Able to work independently, take ownership of projects and contribute positively within a wider design team.

Knitwear Designer Additional Information

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Knitwear Designer looking to further develop their career within an established fashion business. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of seasonal knitwear collections, work closely with suppliers and internal teams, and contribute creatively to the development of exciting and commercially successful products.