Senior Knitwear Designer - Luxury

The Retail Partnership Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury knitwear company in London is looking for a Senior Knitwear Designer to lead the creation of refined womenswear collections. You will actively engage in various phases of design from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in knitwear design and advanced skills in Illustrator and Photoshop. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to be part of a growing business in the luxury fashion sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in womens knitwear design within a luxury or contemporary environment.
• Advanced Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
• Excellent understanding of knit structures and garment fitting.

Responsibilities

• Define seasonal direction for designs and translate insights into plans.
• Design cohesive womenswear capsules balancing brand and viability.
• Create precise CADs and tech packs for production.
• Steer sample development and manage approvals.
• Collaborate with production to ensure quality and cost targets are met.
• Prepare and present collections for internal and client reviews.
• Manage the design critical path to ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor junior team members in workflow and documentation.

Skills

Knitwear design

Illustrator

Photoshop

Collaboration

Project management

Job description

A London based luxury knitwear house is seeking a Senior Knitwear Designer to lead the creation of refined, modern collections in premium yarns, with a particular focus on cashmere. The role spans concept, colour and stitch development through to SMS and production, partnering closely with sales, technical and global manufacturing to deliver beautifully made product on time and to margin.ენის>

This is for a growing business and the perfect role for someone who is looking to further their career and grow. You will need to be a team player, organised and passionate about knitwear.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Defining seasonal direction across silhouette, stitch, gauge and colour, translating insights into clear range plans and mood boards.
• Designing cohesive womenswear capsules that balance brand DNA with commercial viability across fine to chunky gauges.
• Creating precise CADs and factory ready tech packs, including stitch layouts, measurements and construction notes.
• Steering sample development with overseas partners, assessing fit, handle and wash, and driving timely approvals.
• Working alongside production to confirm yarn selection, make methods and costings that meet quality and margin targets.
• Preparing and presenting collections for internal reviews and client meetings, responding quickly to feedback and briefs.
• Managing the design critical path from concept to SMS, ensuring milestones, samples and sign offs are met.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting smooth workflow, sample tracking and documentation.

Person specifications:

• Previous experience in womens knitwear design within a luxury or contemporary environment Land
• Advanced Illustrator and Photoshop skills; familiarity with 3D or AI‑aided workflows is advantageous.
• ное Excellent understanding of knit structures, garment construction and fitting, with experience working with Far East factories.
• Confident presenter and collaborative communicator, able to influence cross functional teams and clients.
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable owning multiple projects from concept through delivery.