Menswear Knitwear Design Lead: Trend to Signature Range

TRP RECRUITMENT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion recruitment firm is seeking a Menswear Knitwear Designer for a growing brand in Manchester. This role involves leading the design process, balancing innovation with commercial clarity, and developing a diverse knitwear range. The ideal candidate should have a strong portfolio, technical know-how in knitwear, and proficiency in tools like Adobe Illustrator. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and precision.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating contemporary menswear and/or boys' knitwear.
• Strong yarn/fabric knowledge and construction understanding.
• Practical awareness of cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design process across knitwear.
• Build a balanced knitwear range with good/better/best architecture.
• Translate trend insights into relevant design stories.
• Develop knit blocks and fits, running fittings with technical.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Technical understanding of knitwear

Yarn and sustainability knowledge

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Fit-focused with attention to detail

Collaborative communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

PLM

Job description

A leading fashion recruitment firm is seeking a Menswear Knitwear Designer for a growing brand in Manchester. This role involves leading the design process, balancing innovation with commercial clarity, and developing a diverse knitwear range. The ideal candidate should have a strong portfolio, technical know-how in knitwear, and proficiency in tools like Adobe Illustrator. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and precision.