Senior Knitwear Designer - Luxury

TRP RECRUITMENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury knitwear company is seeking a Senior Knitwear Designer in Greater London to lead the creation of collections in premium yarns, focusing on cashmere. Responsibilities include defining design direction, creating CADs, and managing sample development. The ideal candidate should have experience in womens knitwear design, advanced skills in Illustrator and Photoshop, and a proactive approach to managing multiple projects. This role offers an opportunity for career growth within a vibrant business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in womens knitwear design within a luxury or contemporary environment.
• Familiarity with 3D or AI‑aided workflows is advantageous.
• Experience working with Far East factories.

Responsibilities

• Define seasonal direction across silhouette, stitch, gauge and colour.
• Design cohesive womenswear capsules balancing brand DNA with commercial viability.
• Create precise CADs and factory‑ready tech packs.
• Steer sample development with overseas partners.
• Work alongside production to confirm yarn selection and costs.
• Prepare and present collections for internal reviews.
• Manage the design critical path from concept to SMS.
• Mentor junior team members and support smooth workflow.

Skills

Advanced Illustrator skills

Advanced Photoshop skills

Understanding of knit structures

Garment construction knowledge

Experience with 3D workflows

Presentation skills

Collaborative communication

Organizational skills

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.

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_enable are met.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting smooth workflow, sample tracking and Darstellung documentation.

Person specifications:

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