Textile Designer

JT Recruit Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile design company in Leicester is seeking a Textile Designer to create innovative sock designs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Textile Design and over 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include developing patterns, building colour palettes, and collaborating with teams to bring creative concepts to life. Join a supportive team that values creativity and detail.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Supportive team atmosphere

Access to design tools and resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience designing textiles, preferably knits or performance wear.
• Strong command of Adobe software and textile CAD.
• Understanding of knitting techniques, yarns, and colour theory.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop knit patterns and colour palettes.
• Create production-ready tech packs for factories.
• Collaborate with product developers and suppliers.

Skills

Textile Design

Creative Thinking

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Colour Theory

Knitting Techniques

Education

Degree in Textile Design, Fashion, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Textile CAD software

Job description

Textile Designer

JT Recruit
Leicester, Leicester, LE1
£30000 - £40000/annum
Full time
NEW

My client believes life's too short for boring socks.

They are a team of colour-loving, texture-obsessed, comfort-driven creators on a mission to make the world's best socks - the kind that make people smile when they put them on in the morning.

If you dream in patterns, geek out over yarns, and can spot a Pantone chip from 10 feet away, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be our in-house textile wizard - designing socks that look amazing, feel incredible, and tell a story with every step.

Your day-to-day might include:

• Sketching and developing bold, beautiful, or downright quirky knit patterns.
• Building colour palettes that make people say "wow."
• Turning creative concepts into production‑ready tech packs that factories can actually knit.
• Keeping one eye on fashion and lifestyle trends - and another on what's next.
• Collaborating with designers, product developers, and suppliers to make sure your ideas come to life exactly as you imagined.
• Pushing the boundaries of what socks can be - in design, function, and sustainability.

What You Bring

• A degree in Textile Design, Fashion, Knitwear, or something equally creative.
• 2+ years' experience designing textiles – bonus points if you've worked with knits, hosiery, or performance wear.
• Strong command of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and (ideally) textile CAD software.
• Solid understanding of knitting techniques, yarns, and colour theory.
• A killer eye for trends and a unique design voice.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines without losing your sparkle.

Who You Are

• You're a creative thinker who isn't afraid to take risks.
• You're obsessed with detail (because the toe seam matters).
• You love colour, pattern, and good vibes.
• You thrive in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment.
• You believe great design can make people happy – even if it's "just socks."

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• A supportive team that loves brainstorming, coffee, and the occasional sock pun.
• Access to top‑notch design tools and trend resources.

Ready to knock our socks off? Send us your portfolio, CV, and a note about what inspires your designs. Let's make something amazing – one pair at a time.