Senior Knitwear Designer – Womenswear (London)

CVUK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion design firm in London is seeking a highly skilled Senior Knitwear Designer to develop innovative knitwear collections. Responsibilities include overseeing the design from concept to production, collaborating with suppliers, and conducting market research. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field, over 5 years of experience, and strong proficiency in design software like Adobe Illustrator. This role requires frequent travel to UK and European clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in knitwear design, ideally across womens categories.
• Strong portfolio showcasing technical knowledge of knitwear.
• Proficiency in design software for knitwear.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of seasonal knitwear collections.
• Source and recommend yarns and trims suitable for knitwear styles.
• Oversee the knitwear development process from concept to final product.

Skills

Knitwear design

Yarn development

Stitch techniques

Garment construction

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Technical packs

Trend awareness

Education

Degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design

Job description

A leading fashion design firm in London is seeking a highly skilled Senior Knitwear Designer to develop innovative knitwear collections. Responsibilities include overseeing the design from concept to production, collaborating with suppliers, and conducting market research. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field, over 5 years of experience, and strong proficiency in design software like Adobe Illustrator. This role requires frequent travel to UK and European clients.