Knitwear Designer

TRP RECRUITMENT; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TRP Recruitment is seeking a skilled Knitwear Designer to join a Leicester-based knitwear supplier. You will design and develop commercial ladieswear knitwear ranges for leading retailers and collaborate across development teams.

You will create trend-led concepts, manage accounts, and present CADs using Illustrator. Strong technical knitwear knowledge, and willingness to travel for customer meetings and factory visits are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Knitwear Designer role.
• Strong ladieswear knitwear background; adaptable to menswear/childrenswear.
• Experience with UK high street retailers.
• Excellent knitwear technical knowledge: yarn counts, gauge.
• Willingness to travel and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop commercial ladieswear knitwear ranges for leading retailers.
• Create trend-led knitwear concepts from research through production.
• Manage customer accounts and act as key contact during development.
• Produce CADs and presentations using Adobe Illustrator.
• Coordinate with UK and overseas factories to meet high standards.
• Collaborate with sourcing, technical and production teams to hit deadlines.
• Attend customer meetings, shopping trips, trend research visits and factory tours.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity in knitwear.
• Present seasonal concepts, yarn developments and product proposals to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Knitwear design

CAD Illustrator

Client management

Trend research

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a highly respected ,and successful knitwear supplier with an outstanding reputation supplying major retailers , based in Leicester .

You will have the opportunity to join a passionate and creative team in a fast paced environment

Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Designing and developing a commercial ladieswear knitwear ranges for leading high street retailers.
• Creating innovative and trend-led knitwear concepts from initial research through to final production.
• Managing customer accounts independently, building strong relationships and acting as the key point of contact throughout the development process.
• Producing high-quality CADs and presentations using Adobe Illustrator and related design software.
• Working closely with UK customers and overseas factories to ensure products are developed to the highest standards.
• Collaborating with sourcing, technical and production teams to deliver ranges on time and within customer expectations.
• Attending customer meetings, shopping trips, trend research visits and factory visits as required.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and new developments within the knitwear sector.
• Presenting seasonal concepts, yarn developments and product proposals to customers and internal teams.

Person Specification

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a Knitwear Designer role within the fashion industry.
• Strong ladieswear knitwear background, with the ability to adapt across menswear and childrenswear when required.
• Previous experience working with UK high street retailers is essential.
• Experience working with both Near East and Far East factories would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent technical knitwear knowledge, including yarn counts, gauge and number of ends.
• Highly organised and capable of managing accounts and communications independently.
• Advanced CAD and Adobe Illustrator skills with a strong eye for presentation and detail.
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Passionate about knitwear, product development and delivering commercially successful ranges.
• Flexible and willing to travel for customer meetings, shopping trips and factory visits.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential due to the office location.Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment and enjoys being part of a busy and growing business