Assistant/ Junior Knitwear Designer

People Marketing Fashion Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job description

My client is an established fashion supplier producing ladieswear for a range of high street retailers. They are looking to recruit an Assistant or Junior Knitwear Designer to join their team.

This is an opportunity suited to someone with strong CAD skills and a good understanding of knitwear design. Candidates with supplier experience are preferred, although graduates with relevant industry experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing commercial ladieswear knitwear ranges
• Creating CADs and technical drawings for customer presentations
• Researching trends, colours, yarns, stitches and shapes
• Carrying out market research and high street shopping trips
• Working to customer briefs across multiple retail accounts
• Supporting the development of collections from initial concept through to completion

Skills & Experience:

• Strong CAD skills, particularly Adobe Illustrator, with experience beyond university projects
• Previous experience within a fashion supplier is highly desirable
• Open to graduates who have completed a relevant industry placement or paid internship with a supplier
• A degree in Knitwear Design is advantageous but not essential
• A strong portfolio showcasing knitwear design and technical ability