Senior Knitwear Designer: Trend Forecasts & CAD Collections

Luen Thai International Group Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Luen Thai International Group Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced knitwear designer to develop marketable collections, culminate in detailed specifications for fittings and production, and maintain showroom presentation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in knitwear design with US/EU market experience, strong yarn knowledge, and proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, CLO/APEX, and MS Office.

Fluency in English and Mandarin is preferred.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma or above in Knitwear Design, Fashion Design, or related field.
• 5+ years’ knitwear design experience; US/EU market exposure is a bonus.
• Strong knowledge of yarn and sweater development process.
• Proven creative abilities and strong design sense.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and MS Office.
• Knowledge in CLO and APEX 3/4 is a plus.
• Good time management, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Dongguan.

Responsibilities

• Conduct seasonal trend reports.
• Develop marketable collections with detailed specs for fittings and production; maintain showroom.
• Understand customer needs and create tailormade collections with trend visuals and CADs.
• Collaborate with merchandising to support customer needs.
• Ensure designs are executed within timelines and budgets.
• Assist in ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with designers, suppliers, and factory technicians.

Skills

Creative design

Time management

Independent work

English & Mandarin

Education

Higher Diploma or above in Knitwear Design, Fashion Design, or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

MS Office

CLO

APEX 3/4

Job description

Luen Thai International Group Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced knitwear designer to develop marketable collections, culminate in detailed specifications for fittings and production, and maintain showroom presentation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in knitwear design with US/EU market experience, strong yarn knowledge, and proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, CLO/APEX, and MS Office.

Fluency in English and Mandarin is preferred.