Performance Apparel Designer: From Concept to Production

Planet Knox Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Freelance role with potential to go F2

Job summary

Knox is seeking an experienced Designer to join our East London team. This hands-on role covers performance apparel and accessories from concept through to production, within a small, collaborative design team.

The candidate will combine creative vision with technical understanding, with strong Illustrator/InDesign skills and experience working with overseas factories and performance fabrics.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in performance, technical or protective apparel/product development.
• Strong knowledge of apparel construction and overseas factory workflows.
• Excellent Illustrator and InDesign skills; Excel/Word proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design directors, pattern makers and production to take products from concept to market.
• Manage multiple development projects across garments, gloves and accessories.
• Create detailed technical drawings, specs and files for factories.
• Review samples, participate in fittings and communicate technical amendments.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in performance/technical apparel

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

MS Excel

MS Word

3D design software

Job description

Knox is seeking an experienced Designer to join our East London team. This hands-on role covers performance apparel and accessories from concept through to production, within a small, collaborative design team.

The candidate will combine creative vision with technical understanding, with strong Illustrator/InDesign skills and experience working with overseas factories and performance fabrics.