Graduate Knitwear Designer

Brodie Cashmere; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Advantageous location in Yeadon

Job summary

An innovative knitwear company in Leeds seeks a hands-on, creative graduate knitwear designer. The role involves researching trends, supporting design, and managing technical specifications. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Fashion Design and proficiency in Adobe software. Join a growing brand that values creativity and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a minimum 2.1 degree in Fashion Design or other related subject or equivalent practical attainment.
• Skilled on Adobe Illustrator.
• Adobe Photoshop and InDesign skills.
• A keen interest in luxury knitwear
• Creative and trend driven with a good eye for colour, print and detail
• Attentive to detail with the ability to think creatively
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Organised with good time management and able to work to tight deadlines
• Team player and able to build relationships
• An energetic and fun approach to work in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

• Researching the latest trends in knitwear, print and colour.
• Creating mood & colour boards.
• Supporting the Design Team.
• Creating and managing detailed design packs for factories.
• Managing sales and trade reports to support design decisions.
• Supporting the team in meetings and daily adhoc tasks.
• Creating technical design specs for overseas factories.
• Working closely with the technical team, including fittings.
• Liaising with factories on a daily basis to ensure timelines.
• Adhering to the critical path to meet product deadlines for the selling period.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Creative thinking

Trend analysis

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Time management

Team player

Education

2.1 degree in Fashion Design or equivalent

Job description

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Brodie has a fantastic opportunity for a hands on, creative, forward thinking graduate knitwear designer to join a rapidly growing international cashmere knitwear company. The business has an impressive reputation for bold exciting cashmere knitwear and has growth plans with new marketplaces to explore.

We pride ourselves in offering fashion forward cashmere knitwear with unique design features in styles our global customers will find timelessly elegant. We specialise in cashmere ladies wear and produce mixed blend compositions.

We offer a very desirable opportunity for the correct candidate to further their career within the business as it grows.

You will be

• Researching the latest trends in knitwear, print and colour from multiple sources. Helping to identify key shapes and techniques for the upcoming season.
• Creating mood & colour boards.
• Playing a key part in supporting the Design Team
• Help to create and manage detailed design packs for the factories
• Managing sales and trade reports to support design decisions
• Support the team in meeting set ups and daily adhoc tasks
• Creating technical design specs to send to our overseas factories.
• Working closely with the technical team including being present in fittings.
• Liaising with our factories on a daily basis.
• Adhering to the critical path and helping achieve deadlines in order to have the products ready for the optimum selling period.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level with a minimum 2.1 degree in Fashion Design or other related subject or equivalent practical attainment
• Skilled on Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop and InDesign skills
• A keen interest in luxury knitwear
• Creative and trend driven with a good eye for colour, print and detail
• Attentive to detail with the ability to think creatively
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Organised with good time management and able to work to tight deadlines
• Team player and able to build relationships
• An energetic and fun approach to work with the ability to adapt, be proactive and comfortable working in a fast paced environment

Beneficial

• Up to date with the latest trends
• Knitwear knowledge
• Able to create technical specs
• Enthusiastic about sustainability
• 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Advantageous location in Yeadon
• Free onsite parking

How to apply

We like to deliver results with pace and quality. If you are resilient, work well under pressure and want to work for a growing and inspirational brand, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV, salary expectations, notice period and a paragraph about why you think you’re the best person for the job. Please put together a portfolio of your work and include it with your application. You should consider the following;

• Trends, concepts and colour palettes
• Authentic new ideas

Due to high level of applications we may not be able to reply to everyone. Selected applicants will be required to complete a pre interview project.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

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