Knitwear Designer

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in London seeks an experienced Knitwear Designer to develop Women's knitwear collections across seasons. You will lead research, design and development of innovative knitwear, supervising yarn selection and stitch development to reflect the Creative Director's vision.

Collaborate with Design Director and Product Development, ensuring prototypes and samples meet quality standards. Strong CAD skills in Illustrator/Photoshop and a passion for sustainability are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Knitwear Design or a related discipline, supported by a strong portfolio.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the luxury fashion industry, specialising in knitwear.
• Strong expertise in yarn development, knit techniques, stitch development, garment construction and finishing.
• Experience designing, planning and developing seasonal knitwear collections.
• Excellent CAD skills with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience producing technical packs, specifications and supplier documentation.
• Strong understanding of the knitwear product development process from concept through to production.
• Experience working within a busy design studio, organising and prioritising a demanding workload.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about luxury fashion and craftsmanship.
• Reliable, practical and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, design and development of innovative knitwear as directed by the Design Director.
• Oversee yarn selection, stitch development and garment construction to create collections that reflect the Creative Director's vision.
• Produce accurate technical packs and product specifications for suppliers.
• Participate in fit sessions for all knitwear styles to ensure design intent and quality standards are maintained.
• Work with Product Development and suppliers to ensure prototypes and samples are delivered on time and to quality standards.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships by traveling to suppliers and industry fairs as needed.
• Support sustainability initiatives throughout the design process.

Skills

Knitwear Design

Yarn Development

Stitch Development

Garment Construction

Seasonal Collection Development

Technical Pack Production

Fit Session Participation

Sustainability Initiatives

Communication & Collaboration

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Knitwear Design

Master's Degree in Knitwear Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

• As the Knitwear Designer, you will work closely with the Design Director to develop Women's knitwear collections across all seasons.
• Lead the research, design and development of innovative knitwear as directed by the Design Director.
• Oversee yarn selection, stitch development and garment construction to create collections that reflect the Creative Director's vision.
• Conduct seasonal research to identify new and progressive knitwear concepts.
• Experiment with new yarns, stitch structures, techniques and finishes.
• Produce accurate technical packs and product specifications for suppliers.
• Participate in fit sessions for all knitwear styles to ensure design intent and quality standards are maintained.
• Work with Product Development and suppliers to ensure prototypes and samples are delivered on time and to quality standards.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships by traveling to suppliers and industry fairs as needed.
• Support sustainability initiatives throughout the design process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Knitwear Design or a related discipline, supported by a strong portfolio.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the luxury fashion industry, specialising in knitwear.
• Strong expertise in yarn development, knit techniques, stitch development, garment construction and finishing.
• Experience designing, planning and developing seasonal knitwear collections.
• Excellent CAD skills with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience producing technical packs, specifications and supplier documentation.
• Strong understanding of the knitwear product development process from concept through to production.
• Experience working within a busy design studio, organising and prioritising a demanding workload.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about luxury fashion and craftsmanship.
• Reliable, practical and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Knitwear Design, including yarn development, stitch techniques, and garment construction, while effectively managing the product development process from concept to production. Strong proficiency in CAD tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop supports the creation of innovative knitwear collections.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Knitwear Design
• Yarn Development
• Stitch Development
• Technical Pack Production
• CAD Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Yarn Development
• Knit Techniques
• Stitch Development
• Garment Construction
• Technical Pack Production
• Product Specifications
• Seasonal Collection Development
• Fit Session Participation
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Adobe Illustrator

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Collaboration Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Organizational Skills
• Independent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Knitwear Design
• Master's Degree in Knitwear Design

Industry Keywords

• Luxury Fashion
• Knitwear Collections
• Supplier Relationships
• Creative Direction
• Fashion Industry

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Photoshop