Knitwear Designer

Vogue Sourcing UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fashion supplier is seeking a Knitwear Designer to join their team in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in design and possess strong skills in Illustrator and Photoshop. Responsibilities include creating original design concepts, sourcing fabrics, and liaising with factories. The position offers flexible working options along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, enhanced maternity pay, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunity

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity pay

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Bike2work scheme

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum background in Design.
• Good understanding of Illustrator and/or Photoshop.
• Flexible and able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Create original design ideas and seasonal themes.
• Source relevant fabrics to meet design requirements.
• Liaise with factories and overseas offices.

Skills

Creative and trend-driven

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Vogue Sourcing is an exciting fast paced and dynamic fashion supplier with offices around the globe. We are searching for a Knitwear Designer to join our team based in Manchester.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating and developing original design ideas, concepts, embroideries, fabrications and seasonal themes
• Sourcing of relevant fabrics to meet the design requirements
• Responsible for own account
• Developing original themes for seasonal collections
• Creating specs / tech packs for our factories
• Ensuring critical path is adhered to, and keep on top of all key dates
• Assist the design process
• Liaising with factories and overseas offices
• Creating relationships with buyersInspiration and sourcing trips abroad
• Trend packs / colour inspiration
• Managing expenses and returns

ABOUT YOU

• 3 years minimum background in Design
• A good understanding of illustrator and or photoshop
• Creative and trend driven with a good eye for colour and fabric
• Flexible and able to travel to Leicester and occasional overseas travel.
• Attentive to detail with the ability to think creatively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player and able to build relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• To be able to deal with all challenges in a calm and positive manner

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Flexible working opportunity
• Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service)
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buying and selling holiday scheme
• Birthday day off
• Sample Sales
• Opportunity to travel
• Pension scheme
• Sample sales
• Bike2work scheme