Knitwear Designer

Zachary Daniels; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for a Knitwear Designer to join a leading London high street fashion retailer. You will design and develop womenswear knitwear across seasonal collections, driving the creative direction with a strong technical understanding of knit construction.

Reporting to the Head of Design, you will produce technical packs, liaise with overseas suppliers, and ensure fit and quality across product ranges.

Qualifications

• Knitwear design experience at Designer or Senior Designer level.
• Strong technical knowledge of knitwear construction and yarns.
• Experience creating detailed technical packs and design specifications.
• Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers throughout development.
• Excellent understanding of garment fit, construction and development.
• Strong commercial awareness with a keen eye for trends.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop knitwear collections across womenswear.
• Research seasonal trends, yarns, stitches, colours and trims to create innovative ranges.
• Produce detailed technical packs and specifications for supplier development.
• Work with Product teams during development, attending fit sessions and reviewing samples for quality and fit.
• Manage product development in line with critical path deadlines.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers and factories on yarn sourcing, sampling and production issues.
• Collaborate with Design, Buying, Merchandising and Technical teams to deliver successful collections.

Connaissances

Knitwear design

Knitwear construction

Technical packs

Supplier liaison

Garment fit

Trend analysis

Communication

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

MS Office

Outils

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Knitwear Designer - High Street Fashion Retailer

London

An established and successful high street fashion retailer, renowned for its timeless menswear and womenswear collections, is seeking a talented Knitwear Designer to join its growing Design team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced designer with a strong background in womenswear knitwear to play a key role in shaping future collections.

Reporting directly to the Head of Design, you will be responsible for the design and development of knitwear ranges, working closely with the wider Design, Product and Merchandising teams. Taking ownership of your product area, you will drive the creative direction of the category, ensuring collections are trend-led, commercially relevant and aligned with the brand's vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop commercially successful knitwear collections across womenswear.
• Research seasonal trends, yarns, stitches, techniques, colour palettes and trims to create innovative and customer-focused ranges.
• Produce detailed technical packs and specifications for supplier development.
• Work closely with Product teams throughout the development process, attending fit sessions and reviewing samples to ensure quality and fit standards are met.
• Manage product development in line with critical path deadlines.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers and factories regarding yarn sourcing, sampling, garment construction and production issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Buying, Merchandising and Technical teams to deliver commercially successful collections.

About You

• Previous Knitwear Design experience at Designer, Senior Designer or equivalent level within a premium, lifestyle or high street fashion brand.
• Strong technical knowledge of knitwear construction, yarns, gauges and manufacturing techniques.
• Proven experience creating detailed technical packs and design specifications.
• Experience working closely with overseas factories and suppliers throughout the development process.
• Excellent understanding of garment fit, construction and product development.
• Strong commercial awareness combined with a keen eye for trends.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing retailer during an exciting period of expansion. In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of a well-established fashion retailer.